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Event:
GFC 3: A New Beginning
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Mazuma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ball is out of range and Mazuma settles back down.
Mazuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazuma moves away.
Ball throws the left hand but Mazuma avoids the punch easily.
Ball connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mazuma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ball sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ball throws a head kick but Mazuma moves out of range.
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
Ball tries to bum rush Mazuma with a series of wild strikes but Mazuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ball throws a head kick but Mazuma moves out of range.
Ball thows a leg kick but Mazuma checks it
and Mazuma counters with a left and a right that stings Ball.
Ball thuds his shin into the meat of Mazuma's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazuma moves away.
Ball moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ball moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Aqua Mazuma has been cut.
Ball swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mazuma.
Mazuma tries to work over Ball's front leg with a kick but Ball checks it.
Mazuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mazuma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mazuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ball defends well and Mazuma ends up having to push Ball into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ball.
No joy there for Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Ball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mazuma cracks a nice hook into Ball's ribs.
Ball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sergio Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball throws a head kick but Mazuma moves out of range.
Mazuma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mazuma.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazuma.
Sergio Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqua Mazuma.
A combination from Mazuma does no damage.
Mazuma throws a leg kick but Ball checks it.
As Mazuma tries to get set, Ball tries to push him back and clinch up but Mazuma manages to avoid the attempt.
Ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazuma shoots for a takedown but Ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ball throws a series of punches but Mazuma moves out of range.
Ball leaves Mazuma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
A combination from Ball does no damage.
A head kick misses from Ball. #CL2#
Mazuma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Ball breaks the clinch.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazuma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mazuma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ball as he avoids it easily.
Mazuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ball as he jumps to the side.
As Mazuma looks to move away, Ball throws a big counter combo but Mazuma just gets out of the way.
Ball throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ball avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Mazuma lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ball backs up against the cage.
Ball misses with a double jab
and Mazuma counters with a two punch combo.
Mazuma lands a nice looking body shot.
Ball fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazuma checks it well.
Sergio Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball scores with a body shot.
Mazuma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ball swivels and escapes.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazuma moves away.
Ball throws a chopping leg kick but Mazuma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mazuma shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense.
Ball lands a high kick!
Mazuma fails with the takedown.
Ball scores with a jab. Mazuma acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Ball works over Mazuma's head and body with a nice combination.
Mazuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Mazuma dives in for a single leg takedown but Ball sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ball misses with the combination.
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Mazuma clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazuma working hard to break the clinch.
Mazuma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ball pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aqua Mazuma's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ball moves out of range as Mazuma throws a body kick.
Ball fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mazuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mazuma has time to react.
Ball throws a nice looking combination but Mazuma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazuma ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazuma can do to turn this around?
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ball's waist but Ball gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mazuma off to one side.
Ball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mazuma backs up against the cage.
Ball throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Mazuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazuma has him pressed against the cage.
Mazuma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mazuma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Ball can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mazuma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ball keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mazuma's efforts to push away.#BC#
Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ball gets tackled into the cage by Mazuma. Mazuma maintains the clinch. #BC#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
Ball misses with the combination.
Ball misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Ball falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
so Mazuma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazuma is pushing down on Ball's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ball is fighting to maintain full guard but Mazuma has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Mazuma seems to be looking for submissions.
Mazuma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mazuma thows a huge punch but Ball dodges it nicely.
Ball tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mazuma manages to move to mount!
#T3#
Mazuma looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball tries to buck Mazuma off but Mazuma takes his back!
Ball avoids the strikes from Mazuma.
Ball is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mazuma tightening his grip on Ball, looking for the choke.
Ball is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mazuma.
#T4##SUB2#
Mazuma working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ball can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mazuma is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ball knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ball for a finish.
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 Sergio Ball will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aqua Mazuma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Ball does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Ball as Mazuma shoots in.
Mazuma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ball misses with a combination
enabling Mazuma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ball misses with a few strikes there.
Ball checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mazuma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sergio Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazuma dodges the punch combination from Ball.
A nice side step and Mazuma releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mazuma.
Sergio Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqua Mazuma.
Mazuma tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Ball misses with a few strikes there.
Mazuma with the counter takedown but Ball avoids it easily.#CL2#
Mazuma closes the distance and clinches.
Ball is trying to break the clinch but Mazuma is controlling him.#TD2#
Mazuma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ball uses from the top position.
Ball wants to stand but Mazuma is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ball knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mazuma on the ground.
Ball wants to stand and escape but instead Mazuma has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Aqua Mazuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mazuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB#
Ball looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mazuma has picked Ball up and slammed him! Ball can't keep hold of the triangle and Mazuma manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Mazuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Ball is defending well.
Ball being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Mazuma landing a few strikes.
Mazuma staying calm.
Ball striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mazuma is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ball will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ball tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Mazuma moves into full mount!
Mazuma punching from mount but Ball doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mazuma controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazuma is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aqua Mazuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball 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 Tew scores the fight for Sergio Ball!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Sergio Ball!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Sergio Ball!
Sergio Ball wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mazuma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hatfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Mazuma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Mazuma is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mazuma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mazuma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hatfield keeping full guard, as Mazuma tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hatfield working for submissions but it's allowed Mazuma to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Hatfield trying to control but Mazuma postures up.
Hatfield is looking to improve his position.
Hatfield is trying to maintain the position but Mazuma is very close to passing his half guard.
Mazuma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazuma is working away from the top position though.
Hatfield is looking for a sweep. Mazuma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#ES#
Hatfield manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mazuma keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mazuma has Hatfield pushed against the cage.#T2#
Mazuma is trying to push Hatfield away but Hatfield has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Mazuma manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mazuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatfield is one step ahead there.
Hatfield postures up in Mazuma's guard and throws a big left but Mazuma blocks it.
Hatfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hatfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mazuma's head.
Mazuma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hatfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Mazuma has wrist control.#SUB2#
Mazuma has his foot on Hatfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hatfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Hatfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Mazuma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hatfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Hatfield drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mazuma looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mazuma looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mazuma! #REVB#
Hatfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hatfield is keen to just control but Mazuma is a slippery customer.
Hatfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mazuma manages to get to full guard.
Hatfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Mazuma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Mazuma controlling the position.#SUB2#
Mazuma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mazuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatfield is one step ahead there.
Hatfield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hatfield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mazuma's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazuma controls Hatfield momentarily but Hatfield frees himself.
Hatfield throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aqua Mazuma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mazuma.
Hatfield gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mazuma content just to control the position here.
Hatfield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hatfield wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mazuma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mazuma looking for a guillotine from mount but Hatfield is having none of it.
Mazuma throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hatfield because Mazuma loaded up on that one. #T1#
Mazuma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hatfield is working to get back to half guard.
Mazuma controlling from the full mount.
Mazuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazuma tries to control but Hatfield wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazuma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hatfield wants to control but Mazuma is having none of it.
Hatfield working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Mazuma thowing shots but they're missing.
Mazuma throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Aqua Mazuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hatfield slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hatfield is trying to control but Mazuma manages to pass to mount!
Mazuma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mazuma manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hatfield to take his back!#SUB2#
Mazuma looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Hatfield right now.
#T3#
Hatfield trying to control the hands but Mazuma breaks the grip.
Hatfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mazuma is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I would not like to be Hatfield right now.
Hatfield is really stuck here.
Mazuma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hatfield trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hatfield breaks Mazuma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mazuma seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Mazuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hatfield's guard. #REVB#
Mazuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hatfield trying to keep a closed guard but Mazuma is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hatfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mazuma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazuma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mazuma controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aqua Mazuma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mazuma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mazuma lands in his opponent's guard.
Hatfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Mazuma from controlling successfully.
Mazuma wants to pass the guard but Hatfield is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mazuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazuma sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Hatfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hatfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazuma defends well.
Hatfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mazuma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Mazuma closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mazuma has clasped his hands together around Hatfield's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Hatfield explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
Hatfield shoots in looking for a takedown. Mazuma tries to sprawl out of it but Hatfield keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mazuma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mazuma throws a sloppy head kick and Hatfield moves out of range easily.
Hatfield shoots for a takedown but Mazuma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mazuma feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Mazuma moves into the clinch.
Mazuma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hatfield has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Mazuma drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Mazuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mazuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hatfield's guard. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Hatfield looking for a guillotine here but Mazuma defends easily.
Mazuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazuma controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hatfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mazuma defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mazuma is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Mazuma gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Mazuma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hatfield on his heels. He'll look to pass Hatfield's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Hatfield looking for a guillotine here but Mazuma defends easily.
Mazuma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazuma passes Hatfield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nicholas Hatfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aqua Mazuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Mazuma stands up from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aqua Mazuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazuma 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aqua Mazuma!
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