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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1# deBalls throws a sloppy head kick and Boone moves out of range easily. #TD# deBalls tries to sprawl but Boone drives through with a takedown into half guard. Boone controlling the action here. deBalls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boone working over deBalls with some ground and pound. deBalls looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Boone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. deBalls avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boone. #SUB# Boone is looking for a kimura but deBalls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boone to get the leverage. #SUB# Boone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. deBalls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Boone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, deBalls has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB# deBalls is defending against the submission attempts here by Boone.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boone lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2# deBalls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boone pulls his head out easily. Boone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB# Boone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boone wants to take a breather but deBalls is having none of it. Boone performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. deBalls is trying to stand up here but Boone is controlling him well. Boone working over deBalls with some ground and pound. deBalls looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. deBalls wants to control but Boone is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES2# deBalls kicks Boone off and gets back to his feet. Boone swats away the attempt to clinch by deBalls. It looked like Boone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. deBalls throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Boone shoots for a double leg takedown but deBalls sprawls well. He's pushed Boone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Boone throws a right and a left that both miss. Boone checks a leg kick. Boone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD# Boone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching deBalls on his heels. He'll look to pass deBalls's guard now, I'm sure.#T3# Boone is looking to work some ground and pound but deBalls has wrist control. deBalls controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself. Boone with a nice head shot there. Boone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB# Boone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Boone postures up.
Boone is looking to work some ground and pound but deBalls has wrist control. deBalls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Boone lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# deBalls looking for a guillotine here but Boone defends easily.
deBalls working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. deBalls has control of Boone's left arm, preventing Boone from doing any damage. Boone postures up.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by deBalls. Boone tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Boone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryon Boone dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# deBalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
deBalls changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Boone instigates a clinch. Boone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Boone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by deBalls after a bit of a struggle. #TD2# deBalls jumps guard.
Boone tries to stand but deBalls is controlling from the bottom. Boone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Boone drops back, looking for a kneebar! deBalls looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. deBalls looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from deBalls! #REVB# deBalls is trying to move to mount but Boone reverses beautifully and ends up in deBalls's guard. Bryon Boone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1# Boone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. deBalls preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2# deBalls kicks Boone off and gets to his feet. Boone misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick from Boone lands but deBalls takes it in his stride. #TD2# deBalls gets a takedown into half guard. Boone is looking for a sweep. deBalls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2# Boone trying to hold on to deBalls's head to control him but deBalls postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Boone looks like he's trying to stand up.
deBalls not landing any meaningful shots this time. deBalls sitting and controlling from the half guard. Boone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. deBalls missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD# Boone gets a double leg takedown into deBalls's guard. deBalls wants to sweep but no luck. deBalls controls Boone momentarily but Boone frees himself. deBalls controlling the position. Boone won't allow deBalls to sweep him here. Boone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. deBalls is trying to keep Boone in close.
deBalls throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4# Boone throwing strikes but missing. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Maverik deBalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boone fails to land the takedown. Boone throws a head kick that misses and deBalls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2# It looks like Bryon Boone has been cut. deBalls looks to throw a body kick and Boone counters with a three punch combo that has deBalls backing up. deBalls nods at Boone to acknowledge the strikes. deBalls avoids the head kick by Boone.
#CL# Boone closes the distance and clinches. deBalls wants to break free but Boone has control.
Boone is looking to control deBalls's arms but deBalls gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boone has his back to the cage. deBalls with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
deBalls is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Boone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Bryon Boone will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bryon Boone's cut. 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##TD2# deBalls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Boone wants to get back to his feet but deBalls drags him back down. Boone regains half guard. Boone works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2# deBalls gets to his feet - Boone follows without any prompting. #CL2# deBalls clinches up with Boone and pushes him back against the cage. Boone trying to control the position but instead, deBalls has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boone into the cage. Boone misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Boone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Boone. #T1##TD2# deBalls throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. deBalls is in Boone's guard. deBalls throws an elbow that misses. Boone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in deBalls's guard. Nice move by Boone!#REVR# Boone throwing strikes from guard but deBalls blocks nicely. Boone throws a big right hand that misses. Boone wanted to stand there but deBalls had control of the position. deBalls looking to control.
#ES2# deBalls uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2# deBalls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Boone throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! deBalls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! deBalls throws a body kick that misses. #TD2# deBalls closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boone did well to prevent deBalls getting side control. Boone is staying active underneath deBalls, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Boone is trying to maintain the position but deBalls is very close to passing his half guard. deBalls trying to pass the guard but Boone defending well. deBalls wants to get back to his feet.
deBalls stops Boone from getting back to his feet.
#T3# Boone blocking the ground and pound attempt from deBalls. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. deBalls is trying to control the action in half guard but Boone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. deBalls tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. deBalls throws a head kick but Boone moves out of range.
deBalls swings for the body but Boone moves out of range.
#TD2# deBalls darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB# Boone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but deBalls pulls his head out easily. #T4# deBalls is keen to just control but Boone is a slippery customer. deBalls prevents Boone from improving his position. Boone is trying to maintain the position but deBalls is very close to passing his half guard. deBalls trying to control the pace. Maverik deBalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bryon Boone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2# deBalls is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Maverik deBalls. I think Boone 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryon Boone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# deBalls drives through with a takedown into Morin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. deBalls is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. deBalls with a flurry of punches that miss. deBalls stays in close to Morin's body and controls the position. Morin looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Morin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Morin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# deBalls shoots in and gets a takedown into Morin's guard. deBalls's corner is telling him to maintain position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Morin controls deBalls momentarily but deBalls frees himself. deBalls throws a big elbow that misses. Morin keeping full guard, as deBalls tries to pass. #SU2# deBalls decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2# deBalls lands with a nice combination. Morin backs away looking to recover.#TD2# deBalls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. deBalls missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Morin really is a fat lump. deBalls sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2# deBalls is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time deBalls. #T3# Morin is trying to stand back up but deBalls is controlling him
Morin is trying to control but can't.
deBalls not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. deBalls slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Morin tries to keep at a distance but deBalls has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2# deBalls manages to pull guard.
deBalls is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2# deBalls is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
deBalls trying to control the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. deBalls sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morin defending well though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverik deBalls dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# deBalls gets a clinch. deBalls misses with an elbow strike.
Morin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! deBalls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# deBalls gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES# Morin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! deBalls lands with a straight right. Morin didn't see that one coming. 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! deBalls keeps the fight on the outside. A head kick misses from deBalls. #CL2# deBalls clinches. #TD2# deBalls turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and deBalls manages to end up in side control. An elbow from deBalls crashes against the mat.
#T1# You can see the frustration on Morin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2# deBalls swings around for an armbar but Morin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into deBalls's guard.#SUB2# deBalls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as deBalls holds on and takes a little breather. deBalls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morin's guard. #REVB##T2# Morin working a defensive guard here.
deBalls throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Morin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
deBalls is looking to work some ground and pound but Morin has wrist control. deBalls is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SU2# deBalls gets to his feet. Morin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Morin tries to clinch but deBalls moves out of range. Morin tries to clinch but deBalls is having none of it. William Morin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. deBalls throws a head kick but Morin moves out of range.
As deBalls looks to move away, Morin throws a big counter combo but deBalls just gets out of the way. A head kick misses from deBalls. #CL# Morin rushes deBalls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# deBalls is trying to trip Morin. He has hold of a leg but Morin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. deBalls persists though and gets the takedown into guard. deBalls passes Morin's left leg - he's now in half guard. deBalls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4# deBalls passes to side control. deBalls working away. Morin stops deBalls from passing to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverik deBalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##CL2# deBalls closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# deBalls pulls guard successfully.
Morin wanted to stand there but deBalls had control of the position. #SUB# Morin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but deBalls manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Morin has deBalls in his guard.#REVB# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# deBalls drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morin dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2# deBalls working for a triangle but Morin defends it easily.
Morin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2# deBalls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#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. deBalls keeping moving, preventing Morin from controlling successfully. deBalls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morin manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# deBalls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Morin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. deBalls stays in close to Morin's body and controls the position. #T3# deBalls is looking to work some ground and pound but Morin has wrist control.#SU2# deBalls decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2# deBalls shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morin is trying to defend but deBalls finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. deBalls perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4# deBalls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Well, if deBalls is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# deBalls seems to be working for a kimura but Morin defends the submission attempt. Morin blocking the ground and pound attempt from deBalls. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! deBalls thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. 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 fight! Maverik deBalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well deBalls 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maverik deBalls!
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