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Event:
Test of Wills III
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Top connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Top.
Balkan misses with a hook
and Top counters with a good low kick that Balkan was not able to check.
Top throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Ronnie Balkan has been cut.
Balkan throws a body punch but Top moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Top.
Balkan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Top counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Top.
We've been told by Top's head coaches at Cobra Kai Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Top pushes Balkan away with a front kick.
Balkan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Top clinches.
Come on Top - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Top gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Top lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balkan looks winded!
Top gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Ronnie Balkan's cut even more.
Balkan told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Balkan tries to circle away but Top has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Balkan takes an elbow to the temple.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Balkan is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Ronnie Balkan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Top throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Balkan is trying to push Top away but Top has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Balkan takes an elbow to the temple.
Balkan is still on wobbly legs! Can Top finish him?
Balkan avoids a wild elbow strike from Top.
Balkan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Balkan avoids a wild elbow strike from Top.
Balkan is trying to break the clinch but Top has him pressed against the cage.
Balkan seems to have recovered his senses.
Balkan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Top has him pressed against the cage.
Top lands an elbow just above Balkan 's eye. #CUT#
Ronnie Balkan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ronnie Balkan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thip Top!
Thip Top spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Balkan throws a body kick that misses.
Balkan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eberle is able to avoid easily.
Balkan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eberle back to the cage. Balkan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Eberle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balkan.
Balkan misses with a series of wild punches.
Eberle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eberle scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Ronnie Balkan has been cut.
Balkan misses with a wild combination.
Balkan tries to land a leg kick but Eberle saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Balkan misses.
Some wild striking there from Balkan.
Eberle lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Balkan takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Balkan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balkan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Balkan is breathing heavily.
Eberle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balkan momentarily.
#ROC2#
Balkan is rocked!#CL2#
Balkan tries to keep at a distance but Eberle has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eberle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eberle.
A short uppercut from Eberle.
Oh Balkan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eberle pushes Balkan against the cage. Eberle is working some dirty boxing. Eberle pushes off with a quick right hook! Balkan goes down! Balkan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Eberle moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijan Eberle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Branch moves to clinch but Balkan breaks away
and Balkan counters with a left and a right that stings Branch. #CL#
Branch pushes Balkan up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Balkan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Branch misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Balkan.
Balkan working hard to break the clinch.
Balkan is trying to push Branch away but Branch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Branch prevents Balkan from breaking the clinch.
Balkan is trying to break free.
Branch looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Branch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Balkan manages to break the clinch.
Branch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balkan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Branch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balkan as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Balkan throws a wild body kick that Branch sees coming a mile off.
Branch moves in looking to clinch but Balkan pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Balkan is trying to break the clinch but Branch has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branch. #TD2#
Balkan jumps guard.
Balkan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Branch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Branch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Branch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branch won't allow Balkan to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Balkan wriggles free and stands up.
Balkan misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Balkan connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Branch tumbling to the canvas! Balkan pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Branch was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronnie Balkan!
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