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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apple. Apple circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apple misses with a low kick as Balboa jumps back.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Balboa clinches.
Balboa managing to block the knees to the body from Apple.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple trying to land knees to the body.
Apple keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apple throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apple is defending well for now.
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Apple avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apple is defending well for now.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Apple keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Apple wants a takedown but no success here.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa is trying to push Apple away but Apple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Apple looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Balboa managing to block the knees to the body from Apple.
Balboa tries to circle away but Apple has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple trying to stall but Balboa improves his position.
Apple fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Balboa stops a takedown attempt from Apple.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iphone Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa gets underhooks to prevent Apple's takedown attempt.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Balboa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Balboa avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Apple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Apple is trying to stall.
Apple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.
Apple avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
Balboa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apple is defending well for now.
Balboa keeps control of Apple as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboa tries to break free but Apple pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Balboa dodges an elbow strike from Apple.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa is pressed up against the cage. Apple has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balboa down to the mat. Balboa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa slips under a jab from Apple.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Balboa cracks the inside of Apple's front leg.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balboa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa throws a leg kick #CL#
and Apple counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Apple.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Apple is trying to force a seperation but Balboa has the dominant position.
Balboa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.
Balboa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Apple keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Apple feints and then cracks Balboa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balboa down.
Balboa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Apple but Apple pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Apple is looking for a counter combo.
Apple buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T1##CL#
Apple clinches up against the cage.
Apple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa pushes off an throws an elbow but Apple leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa tries to break free but Apple pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Apple trying to stall but Balboa improves his position.
Balboa avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Apple tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apple is defending well for now.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Apple tries to land knees in the clinch but Balboa avoids the damage to the body.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple missing with knees to the body.
Apple goes for a takedown attempt but Balboa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Balboa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Apple slaps away a takedown attempt from Balboa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apple throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Apple tries to counter with a takedown but Balboa is quick to defend against it.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Iphone Apple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conan Balboa.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range. #T4#
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apple wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Apple darts in and clinches Balboa up against the cage.
Apple effectively controlling the action here.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balboa avoids it.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa wants to break free but Apple has control.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balboa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Apple has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa shoots in for a double leg but Apple sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balboa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good work by Balboa as he checks the leg kick.
Apple takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Apple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balboa can pounce on him.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balboa as he jumps to the side.
Balboa tries a quick counter leg kick but Apple is wise to it.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Apple finish him?
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balboa can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Balboa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa drops his hands momentarily and Apple needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Balboa just on the top of the head. Balboa drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Balboa - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Iphone Apple!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Apple misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balboa.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
Apple throws a series of strikes that have Balboa backpedaling.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
Apple throws a leg kick but Balboa moved away.
Apple checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat.
#T1#
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apple closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. Apple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balboa misses with a wild body shot.
Apple throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Balboa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apple doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from Balboa tenderised Apple's leg. Apple is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa. #T2#
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Apple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balboa's guard.
Apple connects with a couple of short punches.
Apple throws a big right hand that misses.
Apple not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Apple with a nice head shot there.
Apple trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Apple is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Apple postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Apple throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Apple throws an elbow that misses. Balboa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Apple's guard. Nice move by Balboa!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apple has Balboa pulled in close to control his posture.
Balboa won't allow Apple to sweep him here.
Balboa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apple is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Apple controls Balboa momentarily but Balboa frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Balboa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Apple's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple appears to be looking for a big counter.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apple tried to score with a low kick but Balboa checks it.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apple's head.
Iphone Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Apple checks a leg kick.
It looked like Apple was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well. #T1#
Balboa lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Apple is rocked!
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Apple was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oh Apple is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice leg kick lands there from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Apple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.
Apple passes into half guard.
Apple seems to have got his legs back now.
Apple sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Apple works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Apple wants to control the pace but Balboa is squirming around nicely.
Apple controlling his opponent. #T3#
You get the feeling that Balboa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Apple lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Balboa really wants to buck Apple off and get back to his feet.
Apple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Apple is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Balboa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Apple lands with some strikes.
Apple can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balboa is looking to escape.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T4#
Balboa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Balboa is squirming around, avoiding Apple's attempts to control the action.
Balboa is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Apple working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa 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!
#R3#
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. Apple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Apple closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balboa quickly recovers to half guard.
Balboa is staying active underneath Apple, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Balboa tries to kick Apple off but Apple keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple lands with a punch from half guard.
Balboa is not content to let Apple control the position.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple fires out a quick counter leg kick but Balboa just manages to avoid it.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Balboa backs away, Apple returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a two punch combo.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balboa.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balboa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balboa.
Apple walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Apple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
#T2#
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Apple's hands.
Apple tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Balboa.
Some bone on bone action there as Balboa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apple tries to work over Balboa's front leg with a kick but Balboa checks it.
Apple connects with a high kick. #T3#
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balboa manages to circle out of the way.
Apple misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa thumps Apple with a low kick.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
Apple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa lands a nice shot that snaps Apple's head back.
Balboa thumps Apple with a low kick.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Apple.
Apple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good work by Balboa as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
#T4#
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple wants to clinch.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
Apple throws a low kick but Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Apple is looking to counter with head kicks.
Balboa blocks a leg kick.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apple tries a low kick but Balboa avoids it.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iphone Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Balboa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balboa 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Apple walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balboa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Apple.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple throws a low kick but Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balboa can pounce on him.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Apple with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apple misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Balboa misses the target.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa backing away here, and Apple unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Apple checks the leg kick.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Apple feints and then cracks Balboa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balboa down.
Apple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balboa.
Apple throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Balboa.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Apple throws a chopping leg kick but Balboa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple throws a counter combo.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range. #T3#
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apple motions for Balboa to come forward. Apple throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Balboa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Apple throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apple tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple is looking for the big counter here.
We've been informed that Apple has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Apple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Iphone Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apple throws a leg kick but Balboa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat.
Balboa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Apple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balboa.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#
Balboa is rocked!
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Oh Balboa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apple wants to land a leg kick but Balboa is out of range.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple tries to counter with a clinch but Balboa shakes him off and moves away.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Apple is looking to chop away at Balboa's legs.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Apple finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balboa avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Balboa blocks an elbow strike from Apple.
Apple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Apple tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Apple has the dominant position.
Apple is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balboa to keep the fight standing.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Apple keeps him there for the moment.
Apple is trying to drag Balboa to the mat but Balboa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Apple with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Apple prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
Balboa wants to break free but Apple has control.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Apple is controlling the position.
Apple pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.
Apple wants a takedown.
Apple is trying to stall.
Balboa tries to break free but Apple pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apple is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Balboa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.#BC2#
Apple breaks the clinch.
Balboa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apple on the side of the head.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Apple's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Apple has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Balboa seems to have got his legs back now.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Apple shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balboa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Apple moves forwards but Balboa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Balboa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apple on the side of the head.
Apple tries to clinch up.#T4#
Apple wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balboa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Apple scoring well with a low kick there.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Apple steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa takes a swing at Apple's ribcage but misses.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Apple.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Balboa tenderised Apple's leg. Apple is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Conan Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balboa.
Balboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa thumps Apple with a low kick.
Balboa connects with a solid leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Balboa connects with a looping right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Apple.
#CL2#
Balboa gets tackled into the cage by Apple. Apple maintains the clinch.
Balboa trying to stall but Apple improves his position.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Balboa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balboa avoids it.#T2#
Balboa is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple wants to break free but Balboa has control.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balboa blocks it with crossed arms.
Balboa working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Balboa to work.
Balboa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa wants to break free but Apple has control.
#T3#
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Balboa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Apple tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Apple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Balboa wants to break free but Apple has control.
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Apple tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Apple's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Apple is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Balboa is defending well.
Apple keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Balboa can't break the clinch.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Apple misses with an elbow strike.
Iphone Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conan Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apple blocks an elbow strike from Balboa.
Balboa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balboa 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa throws a hook but Apple blocks it.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Balboa gets tackled into the cage by Apple. Apple maintains the clinch.
Balboa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Apple trying to control the position but instead, Balboa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Apple into the cage.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balboas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Apple keeps him there for the moment.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Apple has the dominant position.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apple's efforts to push away.
Apple avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple wants to take the fight to the mat but Balboa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Apple tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Apple avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Apple is controlling the position.
Apple prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apple using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balboa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apple throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balboa blocks it with crossed arms.
Apple tries to pull guard but Balboa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apple missing with knees to the body.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Apple is controlling the position.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Apple in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Apple has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apple is defending well for now.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Apple has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Apple has the dominant position.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks. #T3#
Apple fails to pull guard.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Apple is controlling him.#BC2#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
And Apple counters with a quick kick to the body but Balboa blocks it.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Apple is just out of range.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Balboa coming out on top.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple swinging wildly here.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Apple feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Balboa is looking to stand back up but Apple counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Balboa.
Apple prevents Balboa from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Apple seems content to control.
Balboa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Apple manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
Apple with shots to the head and body - Balboa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Balboa is still in real trouble! Can Apple finish him?
Apple lands a big shot to the head and Balboa winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ipad Apple!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apple swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Balboa.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good work by Balboa as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apple tries to move into range but Balboa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Apple shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balboa's guard.
Apple might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Apple is having none of it.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.
Apple wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.#T1##SU#
Apple gets to his feet. Balboa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Jab by Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Apple fails with the takedown.#T2#
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple tries to counter with a takedown but Balboa is quick to defend against it.
Balboa cracks the inside of Apple's front leg.
Apple dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on Apple's head and hops out.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa throws a counter combo.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple attempts a counter takedown but Balboa avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apple feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Apple counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
Apple controls from within his opponent's guard.
Apple has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Apple looking to pass the guard.
Apple stops Balboa from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple is looking to land body kicks.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apple's waist but Apple gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balboa pinned against the cage. Balboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apple drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balboa sprawls and moves away.
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apple avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple throwing a counter right hand but Balboa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Apple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balboa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apple scrambles back to his feet.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Apple looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Apple sprawls well.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apple seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa catches Apple with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apple checks a leg kick.#CL#
Apple moves into the clinch.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apple has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balboa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Apple keeps him there for the moment.
Apple keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboa is trying to push Apple away but Apple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Apple seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
A big left from Balboa misses.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple tries to counter with a takedown but Balboa is quick to defend against it.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Apple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apple lands a nice short elbow.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa 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!
#R3#
Balboa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apple sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Apple ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Apple shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Apple seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but Apple is controlling him
Apple wants to free his trapped foot but Balboa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Balboa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Balboa lands with a right hand.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa lands a right hook to the body.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balboa to score with a decent uppercut.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
#T3#
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa feints a counter leg kick.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Balboa tenderised Apple's leg. Apple is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balboa 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Balboa.
Apple misses with a body shot.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa misses with a straight right.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Apple throws a quick counter kick to the body but Balboa avoids it.
Apple checks the leg kick.#TD#
Apple drives through with a takedown into Balboa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Apple prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.#T1#
Apple sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apple is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apple controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balboa wants to stand but Apple is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Apple stands up and waves to Balboa to follow him.
Apple tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apple counters with a good, hard body kick but Balboa shrugs it off.
Apple throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Apple has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balboa finds it's way round the side to connect with Apple's head.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Apple fails with the takedown.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Apple feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Apple slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Apple manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Apple wants to pass to mount but Balboa is defending the position.
Apple prevents Balboa from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa scores with the left hand. Apple knows he should have avoided that one.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Balboa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple closes the distance and clinches up with Balboa, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes Balboa against the cage but Balboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balboa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Balboa does no damage. #T1#
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa lands a jab.
Balboa misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Apple counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balboa! #SUB#
Apple is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balboa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balboa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apple asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Balboa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Apple scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Balboa to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Apple drags him back down.
Apple tries to move to mount but Balboa blocks the move with his legs.
Apple controls the position.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ipad Apple overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Apple is trying to get an arm triangle but Balboa is defending well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Balboa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A jab from Balboa finds it's way through Apple's defenses.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Apple checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there #TD#
so Apple counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apple is controlling him.
Apple controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balboa with a hook.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Apple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balboa's guard.
Apple prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Apple controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apple's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Apple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apple cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Apple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Apple stands and steps away. Balboa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
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.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple closes the distance and clinches up with Balboa, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes Balboa against the cage but Balboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balboa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Balboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa flicks out a counter leg kick but Apple steps away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD#
Apple closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Balboa's guard.
Apple prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Apple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apple advances position into side control!#SUB#
Apple wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balboa, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Balboa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Apple postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balboa looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Apple connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balboa is trying to stand up.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ipad Apple.
I think Balboa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ferguson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balboa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Ferguson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Balboa is trying to escape and Ferguson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Balboa is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ferguson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isaiah Ferguson!
An intense looking Isaiah Ferguson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: ' im definatly #comingbackstronger'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Balboa. That's going to slow Apple down.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Apple is breathing heavily.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. Apple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balboa can pounce on him.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa cracks the inside of Apple's front leg.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Balboa lands.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Apple avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Apple continues to drive forward.#T3#
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Apple swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balboa lands a nice looking body shot.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apple is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Apple's hands.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple attempts a counter takedown but Balboa avoids it well and moves away.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apple has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple tries to counter by clinching up but Balboa breaks away and moves out of range.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Apple, which made it look bad. #T2#
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa lands the left hand.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Apple. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apple walks into a straight right hand from Balboa.#T3#
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Balboa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Apple closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple tries to counter by clinching up but Balboa breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apple takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Apple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa tries a quick counter leg kick but Apple is wise to it.
Apple ducks right into an uppercut from Balboa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. Apple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balboa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apple scrambles back to his feet.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Balboa catches Apple with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Apple looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balboa.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
Apple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balboa.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Balboa tenderised Apple's leg. Apple is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
Balboa tests Apple's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apple's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
Balboa throws a counter combo.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Apple.
As Balboa looks to move away, Apple throws a big counter combo but Balboa just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa throws a leg kick but Moore moved away.
Balboa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMoore.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Moore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Balboa throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Balboa thows a leg kick but Moore checks it #TD2#
and Moore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moore.
Balboa wants to stand up but Moore is controlling him.
Moore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moore postures up and lands a big shot to Balboa's brow.
Moore is working Balboa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moore won't allow Balboa to get back to his feet.
Moore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moore postures up and lands a big shot to Balboa's brow. #ROC2#
Balboa is rocked!#T1#
Moore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh Balboa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balboa seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moore is controlling him.
Moore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balboa is looking to stand back up but Moore counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Balboa.
Ground and pound from Moore.
Moore stops Balboa from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
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.
Still in half guard, Moore seems content to control.
It looks like Moore might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Let's hope that Moore has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Balboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moore on the ground.
Moore winds up and cracks Balboa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Moore.
Moore looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balboa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Moore lands a big elbow - Balboa is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Moore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Moore!
An intense looking Bobby Moore took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Got you, you piece of SHIT.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kulafu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balboa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kulafu.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Kulafu moved away.
Kulafu throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Kulafu counters with a one-two to the body.
Balboa misses with an uppercut.
Kulafu blocks a low kick nicely.
Balboa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kulafu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kulafu blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kulafu.
Kulafu unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balboa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Balboa duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa thows a leg kick but Kulafu checks it
and Kulafu counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Balboa is rocked!
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Kulafu as he checks the leg kick.
Oh Balboa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulafu tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kulafu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulafu checks a leg kick nicely.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Balboa got wobbled bad by a big combination! Kulafu presses forward with punches and knees until Balboa stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Balboa closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Kulafu!
A very excited looking Kid Kulafu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
As Balboa backs away, Apple returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Apple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Apple shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balboa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apple looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Balboa.
Apple swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Balboa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balboa misses with the combination.
#T1#
Apple checks a leg kick.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple appears to be looking for a big counter.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apple defends it nicely.
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa lands a jab to the nose.
A clash of legs there as Balboa blocks the low kick.#T2#
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balboa digs a good hook to Apple's body.
Apple looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple attempts a counter takedown but Balboa avoids it well and moves away.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well. #CL#
Apple has Balboa up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apple lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple wants to clinch.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apple walks into a jab.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balboa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apple sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balboa somewhat.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apple's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apple misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Apple counters with a nice double leg into side control. Balboa won't be happy with that.
Balboa pushes Apple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Balboa stops Apple from passing to mount. #SU#
Apple has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Apple seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Iphone Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Apple is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there #KD#
and Apple counters with a left and a right that hurts Balboa! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Apple jumps into full mount! #ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
Apple tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balboa is still in real trouble! Can Apple finish him?
Balboa is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Apple scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Balboa?
Balboa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Apple sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Apple swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Balboa is now in Apple's guard. A big mistake from Apple there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balboa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Apple's guard.
Apple is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple won't let him.
Apple seems keen to control Balboa's posture.
Apple on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Apple tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Balboa wanted to stand there but Apple had control of the position.
Balboa seems to have recovered his senses.
Apple tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Balboa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Apple, up you get!
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good exchange - Apple coming out on top.
Balboa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa digs a good hook to Apple's body.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Apple sprawls well.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apple slips a jab and a cross from Balboa.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Apple will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple attempts a counter takedown but Balboa avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balboa manages to circle out of the way.
Balboa cracks the inside of Apple's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balboa throws a leg kick #KD#
and Apple counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Balboa down! Apple is looking to finish but Balboa is intelligently defending himself.
Apple sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple isn't so interested in that idea.
Apple controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Apple turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balboa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa thows a leg kick but Apple checks it
and Apple counters with a series of strikes. Balboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Apple throws a leg kick but Balboa checks it.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
Balboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apple sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Apple counters with a three punch combo that has Balboa backing up. Balboa nods at Apple to acknowledge the strikes.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple throws a counter high kick but Balboa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Apple slips under a jab from Balboa.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Balboa connects with a solid leg kick.
Apple shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Balboa. That snapped Apple's head back.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.#T3#
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple is looking for a counter combo.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa throws a nice looking combination but Apple bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4##TD#
Apple scores with a takedown into Balboa's guard.#SUB#
Apple is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balboa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balboa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Balboa wants to stand but Apple has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.
Iphone Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Apple working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Balboa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Balboa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balboa 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Pending moved away.
Pending counters with a body kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Pending counters with a single leg into guard. Balboa didn't expect that.
Pending slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pending slips nicely into half guard.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but Pending is controlling him
#SUB2#
Pending has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Balboa defend it? Pending steps over the head and cranks it - Balboa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fyodor Pending!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donk. Balboa catches Apple right on the button with a cross.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Apple gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
Apple tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balboa manages to circle out of the way.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Apple closes the distance and clinches up with Balboa, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes Balboa against the cage but Balboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apple takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apple misses with a head kick.
Balboa checks the leg kick.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range. #T1#
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple half committed to a counter leg kick.
Apple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apple throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Apple shows good takedown defense.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Apple seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.#T2#
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apple cracks the inside of Balboa's front leg.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Apple misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Apple sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iphone Apple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conan Balboa.
Balboa looks winded!
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Apple.
#T3#
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apple has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apple there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balboa.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apple throws a front kick aimed at Balboa's knee but Balboa avoids it well.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
It looked like Apple was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Apple is looking for a counter combo.
Apple avoids the body shot from Balboa.
A combination from Apple does no damage.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down. #T4#
Balboa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Apple seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Good leg kick by Apple there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa with a nice cross.
Balboa cracks the inside of Apple's front leg.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apple lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balboa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balboa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Apple fails to land the takedown.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. Apple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apple has time to react.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Apple is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Apple tries to score with a low kick but Balboa moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Apple counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Balboa! #ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa pushes Apple off looking to stand but Apple dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Apple slows the pace down in half guard.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Apple sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balboa tries to kick Apple off but Apple keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Apple content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Balboa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa tests Apple's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa cracks the inside of Apple's front leg.
Balboa cracks Apple with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Balboa - just one landing.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apple misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
It looked like Apple was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
Balboa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apple does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Balboa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Balboa blocks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with a two punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Apple.
Balboa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Apple wants to clinch.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apple looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa just misses with a punch to the body.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Apple takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Balboa.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Balboa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apple momentarily.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Apple throws a low kick but Balboa avoids it.
Balboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balboa connects with a nice looking jab.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apple drops his hands momentarily and Balboa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balboa checks a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Iphone Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balboa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apple scrambles back to his feet.
Apple fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Balboa checks it well.
Apple throws out a leg kick but Balboa moves out of range and Apple only half commits.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Apple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balboa to score with a decent uppercut.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Apple tries to counter by clinching up but Balboa breaks away and moves out of range.
Apple throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Apple wants to land a leg kick but Balboa is out of range.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Apple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iphone Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iphone Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balboa 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balboa fails with the takedown
and Apple counters with a left and a right that stings Balboa.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Balboa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Apple doesn't seem phased though.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a slapping leg kick.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apple's head.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
Apple tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple throws a leg kick but Balboa checks it.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Apple tries to land a leg kick but Balboa saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa checks a leg kick.
Balboa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apple just manages to avoid it.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Apple throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balboa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apple momentarily.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.#T2#
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apple steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Balboa.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Apple's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Apple wants to land a leg kick but Balboa is out of range.
Apple throws a front kick aimed at Balboa's knee but Balboa avoids it well.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apple wants it to stay on the feet.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses. #T3#
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa connects with a crisp jab.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Apple has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Balboa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Balboa jabs Apple right on the nose. Apple blinks but takes it well.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa throws a hook but Apple avoids it easily.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
#T4#
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Apple fails to land the takedown.
Balboa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Balboa throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Apple takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily. #T1#
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Apple wants to clinch.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Apple steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Balboa.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple tries to counter with a clinch but Balboa shakes him off and moves away.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apple fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Good work by Balboa as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Apple wants to counter with a clinch but Balboa pushes him away.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Conan Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple shapes to counter with a head kick.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Apple with the counter takedown but Balboa avoids it easily.
Balboa moves away from the strike by Apple.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Apple steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Balboa.
Balboa dips to his left and cracks Apple with an uppercut!
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Apple.
As Apple looks to move away, Balboa throws a big counter combo but Apple just gets out of the way.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Balboa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Apple.#T4#
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
Balboa connects with the punch.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple with the counter takedown but Balboa avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Apple is trying desperately to land a takedown but Balboa is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Apple.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that second round.
That's time! Balboa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Apple shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Apple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Iphone Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Balboa. Beautiful body shot.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Apple fails to land with a series of punches.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Apple feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.#T1#
Balboa cracks Apple with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa lands a glancing blow to the side of Apple's head.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apple throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Apple misses.
Balboa is looking to counter punch.
Apple misses with a head kick.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Apple's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with an outside leg kick.
Apple stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balboa.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple is looking to clinch. #T3#
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to counter with a clinch but Balboa shakes him off and moves away.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Apple darts in and clinches Balboa up against the cage.
Apple is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Balboa can't break the clinch.
Balboa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Apple with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Apple with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks. #T4#
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Apple is controlling the position.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Apple has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Apple keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apple tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Apple tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa is trying to push Apple away but Apple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apple misses with an elbow over the top.
Balboa can't break the clinch.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apple tries to land knees in the clinch but Balboa avoids the damage to the body.
Apple misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balboa.
Iphone Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balboa avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Apple momentarily.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits. #T1#
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Apple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Apple is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Apple.
Balboa thumps Apple with a low kick.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apple sprawls well. Apple wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
That kick from Balboa tenderised Apple's leg. Apple is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balboa checks a leg kick.
Apple wants to clinch.
Balboa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Balboa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Apple.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa lands a glancing blow to the side of Apple's head.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balboa misses with a low kick. #T3#
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Apple misses with a leg kick.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been informed that Apple has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple feints the counter takedown.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balboa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apple just manages to avoid it.
Balboa tries to bum rush Apple with a series of wild strikes but Apple uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Apple throws a solid leg kick but Balboa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Apple.
Apple fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Apple attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
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!
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Apple steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Balboa.
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balboa's waist but Balboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balboa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Apple can pounce on him.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Balboa thumps Apple with a low kick.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa sizes up Apple with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple with the counter takedown but Balboa avoids it easily.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
That kick from Balboa tenderised Apple's leg. Apple is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Apple.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balboa. That's going to slow Apple down.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Iphone Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Balboa clinches up with Apple and pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balboa misses with an elbow over the top.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple misses with a knee to the head.
Apple wants to break free but Balboa has control.
Balboa missing with knees to the body.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa managing to block the knees to the body from Apple.
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balboa avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Apple is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balboa to keep the fight standing.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.#T3#
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa missing with knees to the body.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Balboa looking to slow down the pace here.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Apple lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Balboa misses with a knee to the head.
Apple is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Apple keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple is trying to stall.
Apple keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apple is defending well for now.
Apple tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Apple wants to break free but Balboa has control.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Apple wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Apple is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Apple is trying to stall.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple looks to land a combination. Balboa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Conan Balboa has been cut.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Balboa instigates a clinch.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apple is defending well for now.
Balboa is trying to push Apple away but Apple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Balboa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Balboa prevents the takedown attempt.
Apple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Apple misses with a knee strike.
Balboa tries to circle away but Apple has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Balboa missing with knees to the body.
Balboa landing knees to the body.
Balboa tries to circle away but Apple has him pinned against the cage.
Apple is trying to force a seperation but Balboa has the dominant position.#T2#
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Apple is trying to stall.
Apple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Apple has the dominant position.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balboa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa misses with an elbow over the top.
Balboa tries to circle away but Apple has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Balboa throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Apple jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balboa walks away with a smile on his face. Apple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iphone Apple.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balboa tried to counter with a leg kick but Apple avoided it.#CL2#
Apple instigates a clinch.
Conan Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apple tries for a takedown. No joy.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but Apple blocks with his arms.
Balboa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Apple blocks it with crossed arms.
Balboa avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Balboa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Apple is controlling the position.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apple is defending well for now.
Balboa avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apple is defending well for now.
Apple is looking to control Balboa's arms but Balboa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Apple has his back to the cage.
Apple using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balboa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apple wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Balboa missing with knees to the body.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apple misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balboa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Balboa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Apple's brow.
Iphone Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.
Apple with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balboa 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat.
Balboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apple sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Apple.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apple counters with a body kick that stops Balboa in his tracks momentarily.
Balboa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple with the counter takedown but Balboa avoids it easily.
Apple throws a looping overhand right but Balboa ducks down to avoid it.
Balboa misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Apple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Balboa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!#SU2#
Apple decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Apple takes a swing at Balboa's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Apple looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa thows a leg kick but Apple checks it
and Apple counters with a nice body kick.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Apple is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Balboa with a body shot.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apple looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.#T2#
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Balboa.
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Apple unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Apple shoots in.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a stiff right hand.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Apple.
Apple looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balboa can pounce on him.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Apple circles away.
Apple wants to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch position.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apple's head.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa dodges the punch combination from Apple.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Jab by Apple.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Apple scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Apple clinches.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balboa smiles and moves away.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Balboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa thows a leg kick but Apple checks it #TD2#
and Apple counters with a shoot takedown. Balboa fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple isn't so interested in that idea.
Apple keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Balboa's head.
Apple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Balboa wants to stand up but Apple is controlling him.
Apple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Apple's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Apple's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Apple stops Balboa from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Apple throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa throwing a counter right hand but Apple manages to avoid it.
Balboa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apple.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with an inside leg kick.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Balboa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apple just manages to avoid it.
Apple has a takedown stuffed.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it. #T3#
Apple swinging wildly here.
Apple dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on Apple's head and hops out.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Apple, which made it look bad.
Balboa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
Apple shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Apple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Balboa connects with a solid leg kick.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apple is breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Balboa.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Apple counters with a one-two to the body.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple counters with a series of strikes. Balboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
And Apple tries to counter it with a takedown but Balboa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conan Balboa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Apple gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balboa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa connects with a crisp jab.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apple darts in looking for a takedown but Balboa gets double underhooks and turns Apple into the cage.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Apple thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balboa.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Apple or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa, which made it look bad.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conan Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple wants to clinch.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Apple misses.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apple.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Apple lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Brown closes the distance and pushes Balboa back into the cage.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown tries to work over Balboa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Balboa tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
The referee calls for Brown to work.
Balboa throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Brown works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rage Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Brown is in close to Balboa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown works over Balboa with some ground and pound from guard.
Balboa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Balboa pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Balboa has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Balboa pushes Brown off but Brown dives into side control.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Balboa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Balboa is working away.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Balboa is working away.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Balboa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Brown landing strikes.
Brown lands an elbow.
Balboa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#
Balboa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown cracks Balboa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Balboa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Balboa some visible discomfort.
Balboa taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown cracks Balboa with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Brown immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Balboa is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nino Brown!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Palowakski instigates a clinch.
Palowakski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Palowakski avoids the damage to the body.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Palowakski won't allow it.
Palowakski stalling against the cage.
Palowakski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
A short right from Palowakski.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Palowakski managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palowakski.
Palowakski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palowakski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa tries to break free but Palowakski pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Palowakski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Palowakski moves his leg out of the way.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Palowakski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palowakski moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Palowakski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palowakski checks it well.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Palowakski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Palowakski controlling from the top position.
Palowakski passes Balboa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Palowakski scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU#
Palowakski stands up out of the half guard.
Balboa throws a low kick but Palowakski avoids it.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Palowakski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa feints and then cracks Palowakski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Palowakski down.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Palowakski checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palowakski pinned against the cage. Palowakski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Palowakski appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2##CL#
Palowakski moves into the clinch successfully.
Palowakski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa can't break the clinch.
Palowakski misses with an elbow over the top.
Palowakski prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Palowakski has clasped his hands together around Balboa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Balboa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Palowakski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#SUB#
Palowakski throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Balboa has his hands clasped together but Palowakski breaks the hold and Balboa is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Palowakski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Palowakski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa with a nice cross.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Apple shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa sizes up Apple with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Balboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apple.
Balboa sets himself, and Apple steps forward looking for the clinch! Balboa avoids it this time.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balboa's waist but Balboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side. #T1#
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balboa as he jumps to the side.
Balboa thumps Apple with a low kick.#T2#
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Apple looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Balboa!
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!
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa is being controlled here. #SU2#
Apple stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Balboa finds it's target.#TD2#
Apple dives in and scores a takedown into Balboa's guard.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Apple is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Balboa pushes Apple off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
#T4#
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balboa's waist but Balboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side.
Balboa is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apple sprawls well. Apple wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Conan Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Balboa scores with a punch to the head.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Apple fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Apple persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Balboa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Apple keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Apple is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balboa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa tried to counter with a leg kick but Apple avoided it.
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa lands a nice hook to Apple's body. Apple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
And Apple tries to counter it with a takedown but Balboa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Apple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but Apple is controlling him
Apple working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Apple there.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Apple landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apple slows the pace down in half guard.
Apple is pressing down on Balboa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balboa is holding on for now.
Apple is keen to just control but Balboa is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Apple is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Apple wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balboa defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balboa lands a jab-cross combination.
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balboa pinned against the cage. Balboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Balboa jabs Apple right on the nose. Apple blinks but takes it well.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range. #TD2#
Apple shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Balboa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Apple is trying to get an arm triangle but Balboa is defending well.
Check out the look on Apple's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Balboa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Apple cracks Balboa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Balboa pushes Apple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Balboa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Apple connects with a decent elbow.
Balboa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Apple is dominant here and he's now got Balboa's back!
Apple lands a shot to the body.
Apple has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balboa's body.
#T2#
Balboa is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Apple.#T3#
Apple scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Apple.
Apple just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Balboa is trying to stand back up.
Balboa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa is trying to stand back up.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ipad Apple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Balboa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apple shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Apple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple throws a chopping leg kick but Balboa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apple defends it nicely.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Apple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balboa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apple scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.#CL#
Apple fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balboa, pushing him back against the cage.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Apple is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Balboa as Apple tries to tie him up.
Apple jumps guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Apple blocks an elbow strike from Balboa.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balboa smiles and moves away.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Balboa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apple. Apple circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apple lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balboa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balboa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apple lands a right hook to the body.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apple looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balboa.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Despite the aggression on Balboa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Apple looking to score a takedown here. Balboa is defending well but Apple drives through and ends up in Balboa's guard.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Apple is having none of it.
Apple trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Balboa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Balboa won't allow Apple to sweep him here.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple won't let him.
Apple is pulling down on Balboa's head to control his posture. #T4#
Balboa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apple is proving hard to escape from. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Apple manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Apple changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balboa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Apple throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Balboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apple manages to avoid it.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apple scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Apple lands a lovely overhand right.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Apple throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Apple checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Apple. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Good shot there by Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses. #CL#
Apple gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apple is trying to push Balboa away but Balboa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Balboa is trying to break free.
Balboa tries to break free but Apple pushes him back against the cage.
Apple has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Apple working aggressively here.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Apple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Apple is trying to stall.
Apple tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa is pressed up against the cage. Apple has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balboa down to the mat. Balboa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Apple is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple throwing a counter right hand but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Balboa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apple. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.#TD#
Apple gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SU#
Apple decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Balboa leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Apple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Apple ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD#
Apple scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Balboa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apple asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Apple is putting a hurting on Balboa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Balboa is trying to buck Apple off.
Balboa is being controlled here.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Apple working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Apple grinds an elbow into Balboa's temple. #T3#
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Apple scores with punches from side control.
Apple creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apple staying calm.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Apple landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Balboa taking a bit of punishment here - Apple scoring with strikes.
Balboa is letting Apple control him for a moment.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Apple controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Apple.
Apple looks to land a body kick but Balboa moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conan Balboa.
I've got Balboa 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Event:
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Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple throws out a counter right but Balboa avoids it with no problem.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Apple is looking to land body kicks.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Apple counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balboa!
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.
Balboa taking a bit of punishment here - Apple scoring with strikes.
Balboa is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Apple has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Balboa pushes Apple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Apple controlling the position.
Balboa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Balboa is trying to escape the position but Apple is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Apple is trying to get an arm triangle but Balboa is defending well.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Apple is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Balboa's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it. #T3#
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple tries to counter by closing the distance.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Apple to counter with a crisp jab.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Apple tries to counter with a clinch but Balboa shakes him off and moves away.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Balboa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apple swivels and escapes.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balboa leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Balboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Apple tries to avoid it but Balboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Apple to the ground. Apple escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apple or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa, which made it look bad.
No luck for Apple with that takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Balboa leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apple stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apple wants it to stay on the feet.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Conan Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses. #T1#
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.#CL2#
Apple moves into range and clinches up with Balboa.
Balboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa gets underhooks to prevent Apple's takedown attempt.
Balboa prevents the takedown attempt.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balboa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
#T2#
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Apple tries to pull guard but Balboa won't allow it.
Apple is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa is pressed up against the cage. Apple has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balboa down to the mat. Balboa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it. #TD2#
Apple shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Apple was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Apple working the ground and pound from side control.
Balboa tries to escape but Apple is in control.
Apple working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa pushes Apple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Apple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working. #SUB2#
Apple is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balboa has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Apple politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Apple prefers to stall for the moment though.
Balboa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balboa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Balboa is not content to let Apple control the position.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Apple counters with a nice uppercut.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Apple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Apple has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Apple does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Balboa.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Apple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apple counters with a three punch combo that has Balboa backing up. Balboa nods at Apple to acknowledge the strikes.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apple lands a body shot.
#T2#
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apple or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa, which made it look bad. #T3#
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Balboa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apple.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a hook but Apple avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick. #T4#
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apple closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Balboa tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen blocks a low kick nicely.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Balboa.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Allen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Allen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Allen's leg but Allen calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Allen forces Balboa back against the cage and clinches.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
#T1#
Allen misses with a knee to the head.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
Allen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position. #BC2#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it. #CL#
Allen moves into range and clinches up with Balboa.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Allen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Balboa lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Wesley Allen has been cut.#CL#
Balboa tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Balboa missing with knees to the body.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Allen is controlling him.
Allen avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Balboa tries to circle away but Allen has him pinned against the cage.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa tries to circle away but Allen has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Allen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Allen wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Allen has the dominant position.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Allen.
Allen is trying to force a seperation but Balboa has the dominant position.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Allen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Allen has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Allen prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Allen won't allow it.
Allen is trying to push Balboa away but Balboa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Allen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Allen keeps him there for the moment.
Allen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Allen keeps him there for the moment.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Allen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position.
Balboa managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Balboa darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Allen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balboa! #SU#
Allen stands up and beckons Balboa to his feet. #TD#
Allen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Allen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen is taking a breather. Balboa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Allen stops Balboa from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Allen's cut.
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.
#R2#
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa throws a leg kick #CL#
and Allen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wesley Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Allen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Balboa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa throws a leg kick #CL#
and Allen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balboa missing with knees to the body.
Allen prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Allen is defending well for now.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balboa to keep the fight standing.
Balboa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Balboa prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
Balboa working hard to break the clinch.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balboa to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Allen drops back down to his feet.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Allen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks. #BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Allen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Balboa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Allen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balboa's guard.
Balboa is wriggling around but Allen manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Allen stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Allen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balboa, pushing him back against the cage.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Balboa.#TD#
Allen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Allen uses his free foot to push down on Balboa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balboa. #T3#
Allen with a couple of short strikes.
Allen controlling his opponent.
Wesley Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Balboa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4##SUB#
Balboa is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Allen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Balboa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Allen!
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