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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Balisi throws a body punch but Webster moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Balisi #CL#
and Webster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Balisi successfully pulls guard.
Balisi wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Balisi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Webster is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Balisi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balisi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Balisi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster working away.
Webster is looking to take a break and control but Balisi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balisi looks to move to half guard but instead Webster has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Webster controlling his opponent.
Webster wants to control the pace but Balisi is squirming around nicely.
Webster won't let Balisi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Webster lands with some strikes.
Webster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Balisi working to try and regain half guard.
Balisi looks winded!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Webster content just to control the position here.
Balisi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Webster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Webster unloading with bombs!
Balisi can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balisi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Webster controlling his opponent.
Balisi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Webster content just to control the position here.
Webster lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Webster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balisi wants to hold on but Webster pushes him away.
Balisi is trying desperately to improve position.
Balisi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balisi can't escape the position.
Balisi keeps trying to improve his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Barton Webster 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#
Webster lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Balisi moves into range and clinches up with Webster.#TD2#
Balisi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Webster regains guard immediately.
Webster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balisi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Webster throwing strikes but missing.
Barton Webster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balisi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Webster uses it to pass to side control.
Balisi is breathing heavily.
Balisi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Webster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balisi can do to turn this around?#T1#
You can see the frustration on Balisi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balisi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Balisi is not content to let Webster control the position.
Webster working the ground and pound but Balisi is defending the strikes. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Webster cracks Balisi with a big elbow.
Webster misses with the ground and pound.
Webster landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balisi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Balisi looking for a sweep but Webster has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB#
Webster has control of Balisi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balisi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Webster controlling from mount. #T3#
Balisi taking shots to the head.
Webster lands a big elbow.
Balisi tries to lock up and control but Webster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Webster trying to control but Balisi is having none of it.
Webster with shots to the head and body - Balisi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Balisi is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Webster controlling the position easily from mount.
Webster scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Balisi?
The referee warns Balisi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Webster controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Webster has hold of Balisi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Balisi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Barton Webster dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Webster has closed the distance and engaged Balisi in a clinch.
Balisi lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Barton Webster has been cut.#BC2#
Balisi breaks from the clinch.
Balisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Webster blocks the body kick.
Webster throws a big counter combination but Balisi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balisi.
Webster is looking for a counter combo.
Balisi tries to clinch up#TD#
and Webster counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Webster 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 Balisi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Balisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balisi looks to move to half guard but instead Webster has passed into mount! Damn!
Webster working the ground and pound effectively.
Balisi tries to hold on but Webster pushes him away.
Balisi can't escape the position.
Webster controlling from mount. #T2#
Webster landing strikes, looking to finish!
Balisi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Webster lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Webster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Webster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balisi looks a forlorn figure.
#T3#
Webster trying to control but Balisi is having none of it.
Webster sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balisi is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Webster controlling the pace for now.
Webster lands with some strikes.
Balisi is looking to improve his position but Webster isn't that keen on the idea.
Balisi taking shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webster postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balisi looks a forlorn figure.
Christopher Balisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barton Webster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Webster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barton Webster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Webster, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barton Webster!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Balisi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Berg throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Christopher Balisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balisi. #TD2#
Balisi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Berg's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Berg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Balisi tries to clinch but Berg is having none of it.
Balisi darts in trying to clinch
and Berg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Balisi thinking.
Balisi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Berg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balisi scores with a head kick. Berg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Balisi clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Balisi has picked Berg up - he's going for a ride! Balisi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Berg manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Berg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Berg tries to clinch up but Balisi circles away and keeps his distance.
Balisi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Balisi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Berg sprawls well initially but Balisi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Berg has one foot on Balisi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Balisi has managed to clinch.
Balisi prevents Berg from breaking the clinch.
Berg working hard to break the clinch.
Berg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2##TD2#
Balisi pulls Berg into guard.
Berg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balisi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berg trying to control the position from guard on top but Balisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Berg stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Balisi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delbert Berg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Balisi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Berg sprawls well initially but Balisi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Berg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Balisi instigates a clinch.
Berg stalling in the clinch but Balisi improves position.
Balisi working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Balisi decides to pull guard.
Berg wants to control from the top but Balisi keeps moving. #T4#
Berg with a nice head shot there.
Berg is in close to Balisi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Berg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balisi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berg stays in close to Balisi's body and controls the position.
Berg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balisi pulls Berg in close to his closed guard and prevents Berg from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Balisi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Berg did well to prevent Balisi getting side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Delbert Berg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Berg fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Balisi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Berg!#ES#
Berg sneaks out the side door and pushes Balisi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Berg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balisi can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Balisi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Berg did well to prevent Balisi getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balisi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Berg reverses the position - he's now on top in Balisi's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balisi can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Balisi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Berg misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Balisi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Balisi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Berg working hard to break the clinch.
Berg tries to circle away but Balisi has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Balisi has hold of one of Berg's legs. Berg is fighting the takedown attempt but Balisi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Balisi stops Berg from standing up.
Berg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SU2#
Berg is working an open guard so Balisi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balisi tries to clinch there but Berg circles away.
Berg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balisi feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Balisi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berg is trying to defend but Balisi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg pushes Balisi off looking to stand but Balisi dives back in and keeps control.
Balisi is trying to control the action in half guard but Berg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Balisi is trying to work for a kimura but Berg is defending well.
#T3#
Balisi prevents Berg from standing back up.
#ES#
Berg kicks off Balisi and gets to his feet.
Balisi tries to bum rush Berg with a series of wild strikes but Berg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delbert Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balisi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Berg moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Balisi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Berg manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balisi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berg circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Berg tries to sprawl but Balisi drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Berg pushes Balisi off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Berg rushes Balisi and presses him up against the cage.
Berg lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Berg manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Balisi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berg's half guard.#ES#
Berg pushes Balisi off and gets back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Delbert Berg dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Berg misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Balisi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Delbert Berg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Balisi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Berg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Balisi but great work by Berg.
Sloppy strikes there by Berg.
Balisi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berg looks up at the clock and then as Balisi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Berg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Berg lands an elbow.
Balisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berg gets to mount! Balisi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Balisi tries to hold on but Berg postures up.
Berg looking to control but Balisi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balisi is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Berg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balisi is looking to escape.
Balisi tries to hold on but Berg pushes him away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Balisi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Balisi tries to hold on but Berg pushes him away.
Balisi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balisi taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Berg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Berg in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T3#
Balisi has given up his back here. Will Berg look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Balisi tries to roll but Berg sticks to his back.
Berg gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
I would not like to be Balisi right now.
Balisi staying busy and making it hard for Berg to control. #T4#
Balisi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berg controlling the positon.
Berg missing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg scores with punches to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berg, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert Berg!
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