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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Byrce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Nice body punch from Byrce - that landed with a thud.
Ball tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrce avoids it. Byrce tries for a takedown but Ball manages to get underhooks.
#BC# Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byrce misses with a takedown attempt - Ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Byrce shoots in but Ball avoids the takedown attempt easily. Stuart Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Byrce.#CL2# Byrce has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Byrce is trying to break free.#TD2# Byrce pulls guard. #T1# Byrce looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Ball could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SU# Ball stands and steps away. Byrce gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Ball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Byrce. Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Byrce tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ball defends well and Byrce ends up having to push Ball into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Byrce shoots for a takedown but Ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Byrce fails to land the takedown. Ball feinted with a counter takedown. Ball is looking to clinch. #T2# Byrce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ball but Ball pushes him off and we're back to square one. Ball shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byrce defends it nicely. Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byrce swats him away and circles back towards the center. Byrce doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Ball moves into the clinch. Byrce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3# Byrce slows down the pace here.
Ball working hard to break the clinch. Byrce on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Byrce changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ball fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Byrce fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ball is looking for a counter combo. No luck with that takedown attempt from Byrce. Ball misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Byrce's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4# 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. Ball slaps away a takedown attempt from Byrce, before circling back to the center of the mat. Byrce looks winded! Nice sprawl there from Ball as Byrce shoots in. Ball appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Byrce tries to close the distance and clinch but Ball swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Byrce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Byrce fails with a takedown attempt. Ball changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Byrce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL# Ball moves into range and clinches up with Byrce. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Ball 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# Byrce has a takedown stuffed.#CL# Ball closes the distance and clinches. Byrce working hard to break the clinch.#BC# Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ball tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byrce sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ball somewhat. Byrce feints the counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Byrce.#T1##CL2# Byrce clinches with his opponent.
Byrce tries to pull guard but Ball won't allow it.
Stuart Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Byrce.#TD# Ball pulls guard. Ball is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Byrce wants to improve his position but Ball is controlling well.
#SUB2# Byrce looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ball wants to stand up but Byrce has a hold of him and won't allow it. Ball not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# Byrce tries to roll over but Ball keeps him under control.#SUB2# Byrce looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Byrce can do to turn this around? Byrce is breathing heavily.#SUB# Ball looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Byrce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ball. Ball not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Ball controlling the pace. Ball wants to get back to his feet.
Byrce trying to control but Ball postures up.
#SU# Ball stands up and beckons Byrce to join him on the feet. Byrce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ball as he jumps to the side. Ball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ball throws a big counter combination but Byrce scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4# 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. Byrce punishes Ball's body with a nice straight punch. Byrce tries to clinch there but Ball circles away.
Byrce fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Byrce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ball but Ball pushes him off and we're back to square one. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Byrce misses with a two punch combination.
Byrce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ball counters with a two punch combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Ball 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# Byrce dives in for a single leg takedown but Ball sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Byrce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stuart Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Byrce throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range. Byrce looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ball is fending him off so far but Byrce persists. Nope, Ball circles away and we're back to standing. Byrce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Stuart Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Byrce. Ball wants to clinch up but Byrce keeps it at a distance. Despite the aggression on Byrce's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ball is trying hard to land a takedown here. Byrce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Byrce tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ball defends well and Byrce ends up having to push Ball into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrce.
Ball appears to be looking for a big counter. Byrce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# The fight stays on the outside here - Byrce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD# Ball shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Ball stalling away here and it's allowed Byrce to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SU# Ball gets to his feet - Byrce follows without any prompting. Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrce paws at him with a jab and circles away. Byrce is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2# Ball misses with a straight right. #CL2# Byrce gets in close and instigates a clinch. Byrce prevents a body shot from Ball. #TD# Ball decides to pull guard. Ball looking to control.
Ball bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Byrce's guard. #REVR# Stuart Ball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Byrce is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Byrce working a defensive guard but Ball passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Ball is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Byrce sees it coming and defends easily.#T3# Ball seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Byrce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ball is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Byrce holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Ball is thwarting Byrce's attempts to control the position. Ball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Byrce defending well though. #SUB# Ball looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Byrce is trying to maintain the position but Ball is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ball is looking to take a break and control but Byrce is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Byrce trying to hold on to Ball's head to control him but Ball postures up.
Byrce wants to improve his position but Ball is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ball tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Byrce. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Stuart Ball showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ball, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Ball!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1# Daniels tries to clinch but Ball is having none of it. Ball attempts a counter takedown but Daniels avoids it well and moves away.#TD2# Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Daniels prevents Ball from improving his position. Daniels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Ball moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Ball.#T1# Ball working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Daniels drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ball manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Daniels has Ball in his guard.#REVR# Ball working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Daniels trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Daniels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ball defends well.#SUB# Ball is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2##SU# Ball stands and steps away. Daniels gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Daniels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ball to the mat! Ball manages to get full guard. Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Daniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ball. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ball tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ball is pulling down on Daniels's head to control his posture. #T3# Ball working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels. Daniels is looking to stand up but Ball won't let him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Daniels throws a sloppy head kick #CL# and Ball moves into the clinch. Ball fails to pull guard.
Daniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ball gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2# Daniels manages to pull guard.
#T4# Ball trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daniels's guard.#SU# Ball decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daniels, up you get! Daniels looks to clinch #TD# so Ball counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Ball is standing up over Daniels. Daniels looks to escape but Ball dives into side control.
#REVB# Daniels taking a bit of punishment here - Ball scoring with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Daniels is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ball has just dragged him back down to the mat. Daniels looks winded! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daniels struggling a bit here. Ball could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Daniels being controlled for a moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stuart Ball will probably get the nod. 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##TD2# Daniels feints and as Ball raises his hands in defense, Daniels changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Daniels won't allow Ball to sweep him here. Daniels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daniels passes into half guard. Daniels tries to stand and escape but Ball actually recovers to full guard. Ball keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully. #T1# Ball has his hands on Daniels's head, controlling the position. Daniels looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Daniels looking to sit in guard and control but Ball gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU# Ball stands up from Daniels's guard - Ball perhaps looking for a knockout. Daniels throws a right and a left that Ball avoids nicely. Daniels displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ball. Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with Ball, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes Ball against the cage but Ball circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3# Daniels tries to land a body kick#TD# and Ball counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Daniels tries to land a sweep but no joy. Daniels is breathing heavily.#SU# Ball gets to his feet. Daniels looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL# Ball takes the fight into the clinch. Daniels managing to block the knees to the body from Ball.
#BC# Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Daniels tries for a takedown but Ball sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ball changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Stuart Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ball throws a front kick aimed at Daniels's knee but Daniels avoids it well. Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ball counters with a one-two to the body. Stuart Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Daniels.#T4# Daniels tries to clinch there but Ball circles away.
Daniels wants to clinch up but Ball keeps it at a distance. Ball feinted with a counter takedown. Daniels misses with a combination
#TD# and Ball counters with a shoot takedown. Daniels fights it but they end up in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ball 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. #SU# Ball gets to his feet - Daniels follows without any prompting. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Ball dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Ball stuffs the takedown. Ball changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2# Ball tries to keep at a distance but Daniels has taken the fight into the clinch. Daniels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Daniels jumps guard but Ball turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Daniels has Ball pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ball manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Stuart Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Daniels.#BC# Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ball shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daniels but Daniels pushes him off and we're back to square one. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ball keeps the fight on the outside. Ball feinted there with a counter leg kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ball. Daniels is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# Ball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daniels is defended easily by Ball. Daniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2# Daniels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ball's guard. Ball looking for a sweep. Not yet Ball, not yet. #T2##SU2# Daniels decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ball stuffs the takedown.#CL# Ball closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Ball breaks from the clinch.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ball moves away. Ball tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniels shoots in and drives through. Ball sprawls well.#T3# Daniels throws a right and a left that Ball avoids nicely. Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Daniels throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Daniels forces Ball back against the cage and clinches.#TD# Ball pulls guard. #T4# Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ball manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daniels manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Ball with a nice head shot there.#SU# Ball stands up from Daniels's guard - Ball perhaps looking for a knockout. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daniels. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Ball closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Stuart Ball showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ball 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Ball!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1# Ball misses with a combination
and Mcgregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Mcgregor clinches up against the cage. Mcgregor misses with the head strike.
#BC# Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgregor is looking to clinch but Ball is avoiding it.
Mcgregor tries to clinch up but Ball circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ball swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcgregor. Ball is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mcgregor.#T1##CL# Ball has managed to clinch.
Ball working hard to break the clinch. Mcgregor tries to stall but Ball uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcgregor throws a head punch that misses. Ball is trying to break the clinch but Mcgregor has him pressed against the cage. Ball could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcgregor. Mcgregor lands a nice shot to the body. Ball blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcgregor. #TD# Ball ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ball no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Ball pulls Mcgregor in to control the position. Ball looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgregor is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB# Mcgregor is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ball has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mcgregor is looking to defend but Ball has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mcgregor! Ball pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mcgregor taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stuart Ball!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1# Stallone fails with a takedown attempt. Stallone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ball sprawls well. Ball wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stallone gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2# Stallone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stallone advances position into side control! You can see the frustration on Ball's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Stallone controls the position from side control. Ball can't do much from the bottom here. Ball seems a little lost for a moment, as Stallone dominates the positioning. Ball struggling a bit here. Stallone wants to stand but Ball is controlling his arm.#SUB2# Stallone tries for a kimura but Ball is defending well. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Ball is looking for a sweep. Ball could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Ball is working hard here to advance position. Stallone controls the position from side control. Ball is trying to get back to half guard. Stallone wants to control but Ball is keeping him busy. #T3# Ball struggling a bit here.#SUB2# Stallone is trying to get an arm triangle but Ball is defending well. Ball wants to control but Stallone postures up. Ball knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stallone on the ground.#SU2# Stallone decides to take the fight back to the feet. A low kick from Stallone misses #TD# and Ball counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stallone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stallone.#T4# Stallone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Stallone trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Stallone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Stallone trying to keep a closed guard but Ball is proving a slippery customer.
Stallone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ball is controlling him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stallone tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sly Stallone dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Stallone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stallone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! You can see the frustration on Ball's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Stallone wants to control but Ball is keeping him busy. Ball is trying to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ball trying to remain calm as Stallone controls from the top position. Ball tries to buck Stallone off but Stallone is having none of it. Ball looking for a sweep but Stallone has passed into full mount! Oh no! Sly Stallone has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# Ball in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Stallone with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2# Stallone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Stallone is in the full mount, landing strikes. Ball is just holding on here. Stallone manages to take his back.
Ball prevents Stallone from getting a body triangle.#T2# Stallone is punishing Ball with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Stallone looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2# Stallone patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ball grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Ball is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2# Stallone looking for the choke but no joy. Stallone gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T3##SUB2# Stallone is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ball taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Stallone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sly Stallone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2016 |
#R1# Micheal Minh fails with a takedown attempt. Micheal Minh tries to clinch but Ball moves away #TD# and Ball counters with a takedown into side control. Micheal Minh wants to control but Ball postures up.#SU# Ball has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Micheal Minh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ball sprawls well. Ball wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Micheal Minh gets slowly back to his feet. Ball is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Micheal Minh with a poor takedown and Ball counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Stuart Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Micheal Minh.#TD2# Micheal Minh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ball sprawls well initially but Micheal Minh persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Micheal Minh missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1# Ball is trying to control but can't.
Ball makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ball. Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Micheal Minh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB# Ball isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Micheal Minh stacks Ball on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Micheal Minh! Ball gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Micheal Minh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2# Ball wants to control but Micheal Minh is keeping busy.
Ball works his way to full guard. Good work. Micheal Minh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ball is proving hard to escape from. Ball bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Micheal Minh's guard. #REVR##SU# Ball gets to his feet - Micheal Minh follows without any prompting. #T3# Ball slaps away a takedown attempt from Micheal Minh, before circling back to the center of the mat. Micheal Minh looks winded!#TD# Ball closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ball lands in his opponent's guard. Micheal Minh has a closed guard, preventing Ball from standing up. Micheal Minh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ball is controlling him. Micheal Minh has a closed guard, preventing Ball from standing up. #T4# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ball controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU# Ball stands up and waves to Micheal Minh to follow him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Micheal Minh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. As Micheal Minh tries to get set, Ball tries to push him back and clinch up but Micheal Minh manages to avoid the attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stuart Ball 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# Micheal Minh darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Ball counters with a nice double leg into side control. Micheal Minh won't be happy with that. #SU# Ball stands up. #TD# Ball shoots in and gets a takedown into Micheal Minh's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Ball stands up from Micheal Minh's guard - Ball perhaps looking for a knockout. Micheal Minh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ball pinned against the cage. Ball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1# Ball misses with a takedown attempt - Micheal Minh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2# Micheal Minh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ball tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Micheal Minh is in Ball's guard. Micheal Minh looking to pass the guard. Micheal Minh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ball. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Micheal Minh is breathing heavily. Micheal Minh throwing strikes from guard but Ball blocks nicely. Ball pulls Micheal Minh in close to his closed guard and prevents Micheal Minh from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2# Ball wants to sweep here but Micheal Minh controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Ball looking for a triangle here. Micheal Minh is fighting it but it looks tight! Ball pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Micheal Minh is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stuart Ball!
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