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Event:
Bang
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Bang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balrog tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bang manages to circle out of the way.
Balrog misses the jab.#CL2#
Bang has closed the distance and engaged Balrog in a clinch.
Balrog throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bang misses with a knee strike.
Balrog lands a hook that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Balrog pushes off an throws an elbow but Bang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Balrog is working Bang over against the ropes.
Bang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balrog.
#BC#
Balrog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stan Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balrog throws out the jab.
Balrog lands a jab to Bang's midsection.
Balrog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bang.
Balrog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Bang moves into the clinch.
Bang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1##BC#
Balrog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Bang moves into range and clinches up with Balrog.
Balrog pushes off an throws an elbow but Bang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Balrog throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Balrog lands a right hand.
Bang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Balrog pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bang dodges an elbow strike from Balrog.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Balrog blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Balrog.
Balrog lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Stan Bang has been cut.
Balrog lands an elbow that stopped Bang in his tracks for a moment.
Balrog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balrog throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Balrog lands an elbow that stopped Bang in his tracks for a moment.
Balrog lands with a short shot to the head.
Bang looks winded!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bang blocks the elbow strike.
Balrog is working Bang over against the ropes.
Balrog content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balrog lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Balrog.
Bang avoids the elbow strike from Balrog, against the ropes.
Bang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bang dodges an elbow strike from Balrog.
Balrog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balrog.
Balrog lands an elbow that stopped Bang in his tracks for a moment.
Balrog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Balrog digs a right hand into Bang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bang's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balrog lands an elbow that stopped Bang in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Balrog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan Bang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bang defending well as Balrog loads up on a big left hand.
Balrog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Bang drives through and clinches with Balrog against the ropes.
Balrog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Balrog gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balrog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Balrog lands an elbow inside.
Balrog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balrog.
Balrog is working Bang over against the ropes.
Balrog lands a right hand.
Balrog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balrog managing to block the knees to the body from Bang.
Bang is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balrog lands an elbow that stopped Bang in his tracks for a moment.
Balrog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balrog.
Balrog gets through Bang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Balrog.
Balrog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Michael Balrog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Balrog.
Nice elbow from Balrog.
A short right from Balrog.
Bang trying to stall but Balrog improves his position.
Bang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balrog gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balrog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Balrog here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Balrog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Balrog lands an elbow inside.
Bang avoids the elbow strike from Balrog, against the ropes.
Balrog lands an elbow inside that Bang shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balrog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balrog lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Balrog lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Balrog controlling the action here for a moment.
Balrog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bang.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bang takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balrog.
Balrog lands an elbow just above Bang 's eye.
Balrog is working Bang over against the ropes.
A short right from Balrog on the inside.
Balrog lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balrog misses with an elbow over the top.
Balrog lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Balrog gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Balrog dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stan Bang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balrog cracks Bang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Balrog misses with a hook.
Bang defending well as Balrog loads up on a big left hand.
Stan Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Balrog rushes Bang and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bang dodges an elbow strike from Balrog.
Balrog lands a right hand.
Balrog lands with a left to the head.
Balrog gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Balrog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balrog lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Balrog as the two fighters clinch.
Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balrog misses with an elbow strike.
Balrog lands an elbow just above Bang 's eye.
Balrog managing to block the knees to the body from Bang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balrog lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Good body shot from Balrog.
Balrog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Balrog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Balrog lands an elbow inside.
Bang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Balrog just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bang's brow.
Balrog lands a nice elbow.
Balrog lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balrog cracks Bang with a nice body shot.
Balrog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balrog lands a nice shot to the body.
Balrog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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!
Balrog lands a damaging elbow.
Balrog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Bang is rocked!
Balrog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Balrog finish him?#T2#
Balrog is holding Bang round the back of the neck and unloading with elbows! Boom, boom, boom! 3 big elbows land right to the bridge of the nose and Bang goes down! Oh, his nose is a mess! I'm not sure he's going to beat the count... 4,5,6,7,8,9,10. He's done! Balrog takes it and Bang is going to the hospital to get that nose checked out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Michael Balrog!
Michael Balrog opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
KT Sudden Death
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Balrog tries to clinch up.
Balrog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shen.
Balrog tries to counter by clinching up but Shen breaks away and moves out of range.
Shen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balrog slips a jab from Shen.
Balrog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balrog throws out the jab.
Shen cracks Balrog with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Shen misses with a two punch combination.
Shen ducks under a wild hook from Balrog.
Balrog misses with an uppercut
and Shen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balrog throws out a loose jab but Shen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balrog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Balrog staying out of range there.
Balrog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balrog misses with a body shot.
Balrog swings for the body but Shen moves out of range.
Shen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balrog slips under a jab from Shen.
Balrog has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Shen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balrog was well out of range. Poor timing from Shen.
Balrog tries to counter by clinching up but Shen breaks away and moves out of range.
Shen throws a one two combo.
Balrog lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shen at a distance.
Shen lands with a hook. Balrog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Balrog ducks under a wild hook from Shen.
As Shen tries to get set, Balrog tries to push him back and clinch up but Shen manages to avoid the attempt.
Tygan Shen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balrog momentarily.
Balrog scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shen connects with a right hand. Balrog shakes it off.
Shen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balrog.
Good shot there by Balrog.#T2#
Shen throws a lazy right hand but Balrog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shen dips to his left and cracks Balrog with an uppercut!
Balrog throws a body punch but Shen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shen! But no joy.
A slow jab from Shen misses its intended target.
Shen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Balrog tries to clinch there but Shen circles away.
Shen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balrog misses with a looping left.
Shen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Balrog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shen throws a hook but Balrog blocks it.
Shen loads up on a big right hand but Balrog slips the punch.
Shen connects with a nice looking jab.
Shen looks to score with a jab to the body but Balrog is just out of range.
Shen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balrog.
Balrog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shen.
Shen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Balrog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balrog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Balrog had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Balrog.
Shen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Balrog ducks under a wild hook from Shen.
Balrog throws a jab when Shen was well out of range.
Balrog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Shen has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shen.
Shen can't find room to land a body shot as Balrog controls the action.
Shen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shen dodges an elbow strike from Balrog.
Shen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balrog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balrog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Shen throws a head punch that misses.
Balrog lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Tygan Shen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balrog can't find room to land a body shot as Shen controls the action.
Balrog lands an elbow inside that Shen shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Balrog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shen swings wildly with an uppercut but Balrog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balrog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balrog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shen.
Balrog lands a nice elbow.
Balrog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tygan Shen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tygan Shen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balrog.
Balrog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shen.
Shen misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Shen gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Balrog fails to land.
Shen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balrog can't find room to land a body shot as Shen controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shen.
Shen avoids a wild elbow strike from Balrog.
Shen misses with the head strike.
Balrog throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balrog looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Balrog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shen blocks a body shot from Balrog.
Shen avoids the elbow strike from Balrog, against the ropes.
Shen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shen looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Balrog has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balrog lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shen misses with some punches.
A short left from Shen.
Balrog looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balrog misses with some punches.
Shen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balrog's elbow.
Balrog lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shen fails to land.
Balrog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balrog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shen lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balrog misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Balrog throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shen misses with a punch to the body.
Balrog throws an elbow that misses.
Balrog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shen prevents a body shot from Balrog.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Balrog just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shen's brow.
Balrog taking a breather.
Shen misses with a punch on the inside.
Shen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balrog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balrog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shen's elbow.
Balrog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shen.
Balrog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balrog throws an elbow that misses.
Balrog throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Shen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shen.
Shen prevents a body shot from Balrog.
Balrog creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shen's defenses.
Balrog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michael Balrog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shen.
Shen blocking some punches.
Shen lands a nice uppercut.
Balrog throws a head punch that misses.
Balrog throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shen avoids the elbow strike from Balrog, against the ropes.
Shen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Shen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balrog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Shen fails to land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Balrog throws an elbow but misses.
Shen avoids the elbow strike from Balrog, against the ropes.
Shen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shen lands with a right to the head.
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!
Balrog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shen or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shen.
Shen throws a punch but it's blocked by Balrog.
Balrog pushes off an throws an elbow but Shen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Shen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balrog.
Shen swings wildly with an uppercut but Balrog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balrog tries a body shot but Shen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tygan Shen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tygan Shen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shen drives through and clinches with Balrog against the ropes.
Balrog throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Balrog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balrog looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shen has a couple of punches blocked by Balrog.
Shen takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Tygan Shen's cut even more.
Shen misses with a punch to the body.
Shen blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Balrog breaks from the clinch.
Shen throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Balrog moves into the clinch.
Balrog blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balrog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Balrog pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Balrog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balrog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balrog backwards. #T1#
Shen tries to throw a body punch but Balrog avoids it by throwing Shen back against the ropes.
Shen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balrog's elbow.
Shen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balrog comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shen avoids a wild elbow strike from Balrog.
Shen lands a hook that snaps the head of Balrog backwards.
A body shot lands from Shen.
Shen can't find room to land a body shot as Balrog controls the action.
Shen misses with some punches.
Shen working aggressively here.
Balrog tries to throw a body punch but Shen avoids it by throwing Balrog back against the ropes.
Balrog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balrog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balrog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shen blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Balrog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shen blocks an elbow strike.
Balrog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balrog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balrog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shen backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Tygan Shen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC2#
Shen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Shen closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balrog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shen pushes Balrog back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shen avoids the elbow strike from Balrog, against the ropes.
Balrog digs a right hand underneath Shen's ribcage. Shen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shen throws a head punch that misses.
Balrog misses with a body punch.
Shen lands with a left to the head.
Shen misses with some punches.
Balrog lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Nice elbow from Balrog. #CUT#
Tygan Shen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shen blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Balrog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shen digs a good hook to Balrog's body.
Balrog slips under a jab.
Balrog takes one on the button.
Shen lands with a straight right. Balrog didn't see that one coming.
Tygan Shen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Shen.
Balrog fails to land with a series of punches.
Balrog moves out of range as Shen strikes.
Balrog looks to clinch
and Shen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Shen.
Balrog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shen.
Balrog tries to counter by clinching up but Shen breaks away and moves out of range.
Shen throws a looping overhand right but Balrog ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Shen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balrog misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Shen.
Balrog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balrog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shen.
A swing and a miss from Shen.
Tygan Shen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balrog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balrog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balrog tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balrog slips a straight right by Shen.
Shen slips under a jab.
Shen misses with a looping left.
Shen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Michael Balrog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shen avoids the body shot from Balrog.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tygan Shen.
I've got Shen 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Tygan Shen!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Tygan Shen!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Tygan Shen!
Tygan Shen wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Gladiators KT Tournament RD 2
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Balrog.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balrog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Balrog.
Ryan wants to break free but Balrog has control.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Balrog creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
Ryan taking a breather.
Balrog lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Paul Ryan has been cut.
Balrog lands an uppercut.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Balrog.
Balrog lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balrog lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balrog.
Balrog cracks Ryan with a nice body shot.
Ryan looks winded!#T1#
Balrog digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Balrog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balrog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balrog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Ryan is rocked!
Balrog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Balrog finish him?
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Good standup being displayed there by Balrog as he connects with a hook.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick
and Balrog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Ryan misses the body punch
and Balrog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Balrog moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryan takes one on the button.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Balrog.#CL#
Balrog rushes Ryan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balrog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balrog lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment. #KD#
Balrog creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ryan crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Ryan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Balrog connects with a single shot there.
Balrog scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Balrog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ryan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Balrog digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balrog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Balrog lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Balrog prevents Ryan from breaking the clinch.
Balrog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balrog looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Balrog lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
Balrog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Balrog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Balrog.
Balrog lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #KD#
Balrog creates a bit of space and cracks Ryan with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Ryan is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Balrog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balrog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balrog's corner calls for a 1-2. Balrog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Balrog moves into the clinch.
Balrog lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Balrog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Balrog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the ropes.#KD#
Still in the clinch, Balrog cracks Ryan with a big elbow that drops him to the floor! Great elbow by Balrog! Will Ryan beat the count? 2,3,4,5 - he's back up on 5 and seems OK to continue. Back to the action!#CL#
Balrog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the ropes.#T4#
Balrog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Balrog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balrog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balrog is muscling Ryan up against the ropes and as Ryan bounces back off, Balrog cracks him with a huge right hand! Ryan crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Balrog!
Michael Balrog decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Paul Ryan spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back'.
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Event:
Gladiators KT Tournament rd 1
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Shavers misses with a wild body shot.
Balrog swings for the body but Shavers moves out of range.
Shavers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Balrog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Shavers closes the distance and pushes Balrog back into the ropes.
Balrog just leaning against Shavers, taking a breather.
Shavers scores with a hook to the body.
Shavers can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shavers.
Shavers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balrog lands a shoulder strike.
Balrog lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balrog keeps control of Shavers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavers scores with a hook to the body.
Balrog lands an elbow inside.
Balrog lands a nice elbow.
Shavers is trying to break the clinch but Balrog has him pressed against the ropes.
Shavers looking to slow down the pace here.
Balrog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shavers backwards. #T1#
Shavers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balrog lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Shavers.
Balrog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balrog lands a hook that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shavers has had enough of the clinch but Balrog keeps him there for the moment.
Shavers is leaning against Balrog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shavers lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Balrog.
Shavers takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short body shot lands from Balrog as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shavers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balrog throws a punch but it's blocked by Shavers.
Balrog has a couple of punches blocked by Shavers.
Balrog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Balrog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaverss head.
Nice elbow from Balrog. #CUT#
It looks like Eric Shavers has been cut.
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!
A short right from Balrog.
Shavers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balrog lands a nice shot to the body.
Shavers misses with a punch on the inside.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balrog's elbow.
Balrog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balrog lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shavers has a couple of punches blocked by Balrog.
Balrog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shavers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balrog lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balrog gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shavers takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Balrog. #ROC#
Shavers is rocked!
Balrog has control of Shavers and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Shavers crashing to the mat! Shavers looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Balrog looks delighted, as well he should.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Michael Balrog!
Michael Balrog decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Eric Shavers had this to say: 'I'm disappointed in myself and I'm sorry to all the fans, the fight maker, the organization. I'll be back again better than ever '.
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