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Event:
BFF 22: LHW Tag Round 2-2
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wysocki as he jumps to the side.
Balboa dives in and grabs Wysocki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wysocki pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Wysocki misses the target.
Balboa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wysocki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Balboa eats them both and turns towards Wysocki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wysocki swats away the attempt to clinch by Balboa.
Wysocki throwing a counter right hand but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wysocki circles away.
Wysocki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Przemyslaw Wysocki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Wysocki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Wysocki continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wysocki scores with a punch to the head.
Wysocki misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wysocki. Those never looked like landing.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wysocki.
Balboa is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Wysocki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wysocki misses with a wild body shot.
Wysocki lands with a nice body punch.
Wysocki lands a jab to the nose.
Balboa tries for a takedown but Wysocki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balboa looks winded!
Balboa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wysocki digs a good body shot into Balboa's ribs.
Wysocki's corner calls for a 1-2. Wysocki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Wysocki takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Wysocki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wysocki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wysocki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balboas head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC#
Wysocki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Wysocki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Balboa sprawling to the canvas! Balboa rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wysocki finish him?!
#ROC#
Balboa is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Balboa gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Wysocki points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Balboa wakes up just in time to hear Wysocki thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Przemyslaw Wysocki!
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Event:
BFF 15: Sandman vs. Bono
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Pereira.
Pereira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Balboa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pereira pinned against the ropes. Pereira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Balboa shoots and misses
and Balboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Pereira sends Balboa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pereira is motioning to the referee to let Balboa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Balboa is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Balboa is out of range.
Oh Balboa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balboa is aggressively charging in as Pereira backs up avoiding any damage. Pereira tosses out a jab and Balboa runs right into it face first! Balboa is out cold! Pereira dropped down on all fours and is barking in Balboa's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murilo Pereira!
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Event:
BFF 10: Major vs. Haus
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Wpierdziel lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the body from Wpierdziel misses
and Balboa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wpierdziel misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Balboa misses its target.
Wpierdziel misses with a body shot.
It looked like Balboa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wpierdziel missing with a left hand there. Balboa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wpierdziel throws a hook but Balboa avoids it easily.
Wpierdziel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Janusz Wpierdziel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Wpierdziel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wpierdziel misses with a hook.
It looked like Balboa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Wpierdziel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa moves away from the strike by Wpierdziel.
Balboa defending well as Wpierdziel loads up on a big left hand.
Balboa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Wpierdziel looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.
Balboa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Balboa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wpierdziel missing with a left hand there. Balboa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balboa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Balboa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balboa takes one to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Wpierdziel.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Wpierdziel shows good takedown defense.
Balboa connects with a high kick.
Wpierdziel misses with a straight right.
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wpierdziel avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Wpierdziel cracks Balboa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa defending well as Wpierdziel loads up on a big left hand.
Wpierdziel misses with a hook. Balboa ducked under it nicely.
Balboa tries to counter with a takedown but Wpierdziel is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Balboa does no damage.
Balboa blocks a jab.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Wpierdziel keeps it at a distance.
Wpierdziel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wpierdziel throws a jab when Balboa was well out of range.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wpierdziel throws a hook but Balboa blocks it.
Balboa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wpierdziel, as that shot connected.
Balboa misses with a takedown
and Wpierdziel counters with a stiff right hand.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wpierdziel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balboa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Wpierdziel misses.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wpierdziel takes a swing at Balboa's ribcage but misses.
Wpierdziel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wpierdziel cracks Balboa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Balboa ducks under a wild hook from Wpierdziel.
Balboa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balboa attempts a counter takedown but Wpierdziel avoids it well and moves away.
Wpierdziel lands a jab to Balboa's midsection.
Janusz Wpierdziel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wpierdziel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balboa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wpierdziel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balboa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wpierdziel misses with a straight left.
Wpierdziel misses with a right hand
and Balboa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Balboa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wpierdziel leaves Balboa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T5#
Wpierdziel throws a big shot that misses.
Balboa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wpierdziel.
Balboa ducks under a wild hook from Wpierdziel.
Wpierdziel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wpierdziel misses the jab.
Balboa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wpierdziel avoids it.
Wpierdziel throws a poor cross that misses
and Balboa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wpierdziel throws the left hand but Balboa avoids the punch easily.
Balboa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Balboa slips a straight right by Wpierdziel.
Balboa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Wpierdziel misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Balboa misses its target.
Wpierdziel connects with a looping right hand.
Wpierdziel just misses with a punch to the body.
#T6#
Balboa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wpierdziel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Wpierdziel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wpierdziel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Balboa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Balboa is looking to land body kicks.
Balboa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wpierdziel lands a jab to the head.
Wpierdziel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balboa.
Wpierdziel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wpierdziel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Wpierdziel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T7#
Balboa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wpierdziel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balboa.
Wpierdziel connects with a crisp jab.
Wpierdziel scores with the left hand. Balboa knows he should have avoided that one.
Balboa misses with an uppercut. Wpierdziel saw that one coming.
Wpierdziel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wpierdziel 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.
Wpierdziel throws a hook but Balboa avoids it easily.
Wpierdziel throws a looping overhand right but Balboa ducks down to avoid it.
Wpierdziel keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Balboa with that takedown attempt. #T8#
Wpierdziel digs a good hook to Balboa's body.
Balboa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balboa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balboa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wpierdziel throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Wpierdziel as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wpierdziel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wpierdziel throws a jab when Balboa was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Balboa.
Balboa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wpierdziel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Balboa misses with a body shot.
Wpierdziel connects with a nice looking jab.
#T9#
Wpierdziel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Balboa fails with the takedown
and Wpierdziel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Wpierdziel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wpierdziel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wpierdziel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balboa moves out of range of the strikes.
Balboa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Balboa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Some wild striking there from Wpierdziel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Janusz Wpierdziel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R2#
Wpierdziel misses with a shot to the body
and Balboa counters with a stiff right hand.
Wpierdziel looks to land a combination. Balboa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Balboa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wpierdziel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Wpierdziel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balboa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wpierdziel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wpierdziel.
Wpierdziel misses with a looping right.
Wpierdziel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balboa doesn't seem bothered though.
Balboa tries to clinch but Wpierdziel moves out of range.
Balboa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wpierdziel defends well and Balboa ends up having to push Wpierdziel into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wpierdziel throws out a counter right but Balboa avoids it with no problem.
Balboa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wpierdziel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wpierdziel throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa attempts a counter takedown but Wpierdziel avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Wpierdziel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wpierdziel connects with a nice looking jab.
Wpierdziel tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wpierdziel scores with a nice right hand.
Wpierdziel missing with a left hand there. Balboa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balboa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wpierdziel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Wpierdziel keeps it at a distance.
Balboa lands a jab to Wpierdziel's midsection.
Wpierdziel with a jab.#CL#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa stalling in the clinch but Wpierdziel improves position. #T2##BC#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wpierdziel misses with an uppercut. Balboa saw that one coming.
Wpierdziel misses with a looping left.
Balboa is looking for a counter combo.
Wpierdziel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Wpierdziel circles away.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wpierdziel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Janusz Wpierdziel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wpierdziel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balboa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wpierdziel throws a jab but it's blocked by Balboa.
Balboa slips a jab from Wpierdziel.
Balboa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wpierdziel sprawls and moves away.
Balboa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Balboa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wpierdziel.
Wpierdziel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wpierdziel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wpierdziel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balboa on the side of the head.
Wpierdziel throws a hook but Balboa blocks it.
Wpierdziel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wpierdziel scores with a nice head shot.
Wpierdziel scores with a nice strike.
Wpierdziel misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa tries to counter with a takedown but Wpierdziel is quick to defend against it.
Wpierdziel is breathing heavily.
Wpierdziel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Wpierdziel throws a sloppy body shot
and Balboa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wpierdziel cracks Balboa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Balboa with a poor takedown
and Wpierdziel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balboa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balboa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wpierdziel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wpierdziel.#T5#
Wpierdziel cracks Balboa with an open hand slap.
Wpierdziel tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wpierdziel catches Balboa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Balboa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Wpierdziel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice side step and Wpierdziel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wpierdziel looks to land a right hand but Balboa moved out of range.
Wpierdziel stuffs the takedown.
Wpierdziel connects with a nice looking jab.
Wpierdziel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T6#
Wpierdziel works Balboa's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Wpierdziel misses.
Balboa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wpierdziel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balboa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Balboa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wpierdziel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balboa scrambles back to his feet.
Wpierdziel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balboa moves away.
Wpierdziel misses with a right hand
and Balboa counters with a series of strikes. Wpierdziel will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy left from Wpierdziel finds it's target.
Wpierdziel cracks Balboa with an open hand slap.
Wpierdziel tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T7#
Balboa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wpierdziel.
Balboa throws a right and a left that Wpierdziel avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Wpierdziel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Balboa drops his hands momentarily and Wpierdziel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wpierdziel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wpierdziel throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Wpierdziel misses with a looping right.
Balboa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wpierdziel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
Balboa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wpierdziel throws out the jab.
Balboa looks for a takedown but Wpierdziel sprawls well.#T8#
Wpierdziel throws out a loose jab but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wpierdziel cracks Balboa with a good jab.
Wpierdziel throws a jab but it's blocked by Balboa.
As Wpierdziel tries to get set, Balboa tries to push him back and clinch up but Wpierdziel manages to avoid the attempt.
Wpierdziel throws a good cross that connects.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balboa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wpierdziel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balboa manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Balboa misses its target.
Wpierdziel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balboa.
Wpierdziel throws a lazy right hand but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Janusz Wpierdziel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wpierdziel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wpierdziel wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T9#
Balboa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wpierdziel counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Wpierdziel finds it's way through Balboa's defenses.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wpierdziel circles away.
Wpierdziel misses with a left hand
and Balboa counters with a nice uppercut.
Wpierdziel works Balboa's body with a nice hook.
Wpierdziel cracks Balboa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wpierdziel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wpierdziel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balboa.
Wpierdziel swings widly with a right hand
and Balboa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Balboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wpierdziel tries to avoid it but Balboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wpierdziel to the ground. Wpierdziel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wpierdziel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janusz Wpierdziel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wpierdziel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Janusz Wpierdziel!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Janusz Wpierdziel!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Janusz Wpierdziel!
Janusz Wpierdziel wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
BFF 4: Ward vs. James
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Mir stuffs the takedown attempt from Balboa. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Mir circles away.
Mir misses with a straight right.
Balboa slips under a jab from Mir.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
Frank Mir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Balboa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mir holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Balboa is keen to just control but Mir is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir is looking for a sweep. Balboa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mir moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Mir had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balboa defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Balboa is sitting in close to Mir's body. Mir has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Balboa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Balboa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Mir!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Mir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFF 1: Petersen vs. Balboa
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Petersen looks to land a body kick but Balboa moved away.#TD2#
Balboa gets the takedown into side control.
Balboa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Petersen!
Petersen is in a horrible position here. Balboa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Balboa working Petersen over with strikes here. #CUT2#
It looks like Martin Petersen has been cut.
Balboa controlling his opponent.
Petersen tries to hold on but Balboa postures up.
Balboa looking to control but Petersen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen tries to reverse the position but Balboa maintains control.#T1##SUB2#
Balboa goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Balboa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balboa wants to stand up but Petersen is controlling him.
Petersen postures up and lands a big shot to Balboa's brow.
Balboa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Petersen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Balboa is trying to improve his position.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petersen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balboa struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Petersen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balboa, who protects the arm well.
Petersen wants to control but Balboa is keeping him busy.
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SU#
Petersen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Petersen lands a head shot.
Petersen works over Balboa's head and body with a nice combination.
Petersen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Martin Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen jabs Balboa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Petersen.
Balboa tries to counter with a clinch but Petersen shakes him off and moves away.
Petersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Balboa. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Petersen misses the target.
Balboa looks winded!#T4#
Petersen tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Petersen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Petersen continues to drive forward.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Petersen misses.
Petersen digs a good hook to Balboa's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Petersen finds it's target.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martin Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Balboa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petersen finds it's way round the side to connect with Balboa's head.
Balboa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petersen lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
Petersen scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petersen!
#ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
Petersen tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T5#
Petersen throws a series of punches but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petersen lands a jab to the nose.
Balboa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petersen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Balboa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petersen misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa ducks under a wild hook from Petersen.
Petersen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petersen tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Balboa counters with a shoot takedown. Petersen fights it but they end up in guard.
Balboa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balboa is still trying to improve position.
Balboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Balboa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Petersen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen is trying to control the position but Balboa postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petersen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T7#
Petersen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balboa.
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Petersen sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Petersen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petersen fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Balboa drives through with a takedown into Petersen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Petersen wants to get back to his feet but Balboa passes into half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Balboa stands up and beckons Petersen to join him on the feet.
Petersen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petersen as he avoids it easily.
Balboa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Petersen has closed the distance and engaged Balboa in a clinch.
Balboa fails to pull guard.
Balboa has Petersen pressed against the ropes, preventing Petersen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Petersen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petersen is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the ropes.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Petersen won't allow it.
Petersen has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Petersen working hard to break the clinch.
Petersen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petersen's efforts to push away.
Petersen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T9#
Petersen tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the ropes.
Petersen is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Petersen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petersen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petersen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balboa has him pressed against the ropes.
Balboa is working Petersen over against the ropes.
Balboa prevents Petersen from breaking the clinch.
Petersen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Petersen is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petersen's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Balboa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petersen uses from the top position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Petersen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Petersen misses with a wild combination.
Petersen dips to his left and cracks Balboa with an uppercut!#TD2#
Balboa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Petersen throws Balboa to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Balboa moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Petersen tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the ropes.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Petersen holds him up against the ropes and eventually Balboa drops back down to his feet.
Petersen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Balboa wants to stall.
#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martin Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen sizes up Balboa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Petersen gets caught flat footed, as Balboa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Balboa is controlling him.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rocky Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balboa wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?#T2#
Balboa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petersen is pulling down on Balboa's head to control his posture.
Balboa wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Petersen pushes Balboa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Petersen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#TD2#
Balboa pulls guard effortlessly.
Balboa controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa.#T3#
Petersen advances to half guard.
Balboa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back!
Petersen is really stuck here.
Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen trying to control but not successfully.
Balboa keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
#T4#
Petersen breaks Balboa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Petersen cracks Balboa with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Petersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SU#
Petersen stands up and beckons Balboa to his feet. #T5#
Petersen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen is looking to clinch.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Petersen looks to land a combination. Balboa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good standup being displayed there by Petersen as he connects with a hook.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab lands there for Petersen.
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
Petersen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Petersen coming out on top.
Martin Petersen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T6#
Petersen tries to clinch up.
Balboa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Balboa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Balboa darts in and clinches Petersen up against the ropes.
Petersen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petersen digs a right hand into Balboa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Balboa's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Petersen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Petersen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa with the counter takedown but Petersen avoids it easily.
Petersen fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balboa.
Martin Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T7#
Petersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Balboa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Petersen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Balboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard. #T8#
Petersen is trying to keep Balboa in close.
#SUB#
Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balboa trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Balboa won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Balboa wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T9#
Petersen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Balboa eats them both and turns towards Petersen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Petersen looks to land a combination but Balboa avoids it well.
A nice side step and Balboa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petersen.
Petersen moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Balboa clinches up with Petersen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petersen as Balboa tries to tie him up.
Balboa stalling in the clinch but Petersen improves position. #TD2#
Balboa has picked Petersen up - he's going for a ride! Balboa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Balboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Petersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balboa wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Petersen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petersen 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Martin Petersen!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Martin Petersen!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Martin Petersen!
Martin Petersen wins by unanimous decision!
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