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Event:
FARTMMA 37
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Balinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Nevrakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Balinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balinski.
Nevrakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Balinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Balinski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Nevrakis closes the distance and clinches.
Balinski tries to circle away but Nevrakis has him pinned against the cage.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Balinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Nevrakis drops back down to his feet.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Balinski stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantinos Nevrakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Balinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balinski lands with a light punch inside.
Nevrakis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Balinski manages to break the clinch.
Nevrakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Balinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balinski.
Balinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevrakis backwards.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Balinski stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Nevrakis decides to pull guard.
Balinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nevrakis's guard.#SUB#
Balinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nevrakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balinski has managed to get both his arms back between Nevrakis's legs - danger averted.
Balinski is looking to stand up but Nevrakis won't let him.
Nevrakis trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balinski is looking to stand up but Nevrakis won't let him. #SUB#
Balinski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nevrakis to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Balinski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nevrakis pulls down on the head and he's put Balinski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
Konstantinos Nevrakis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Balinski on that attempt.
Balinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Balinski shoots in for a double leg but Roberts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts avoids the body shot from Balinski.
Roberts leaves Balinski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Balinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberts! But no joy.
Balinski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balinski shoots in and drives through. Roberts sprawls well.
Balinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Roberts's coach down at CrossFit Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roberts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Balinski misses with a leg kick
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Balinski has a takedown stuffed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balinski.
Jakub Balinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts lands the left hand.
Balinski throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Balinski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roberts to the mat! Roberts manages to get full guard.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balinski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
Balinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roberts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roberts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roberts! #REVB#
Balinski is pushing Roberts's head away, looking to escape. Roberts manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Roberts stands up and beckons Balinski to his feet.
Balinski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberts as he jumps to the side.
Roberts throws out a counter right but Balinski avoids it with no problem.
Balinski lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Roberts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balinski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balinski takes one to the chin there.
Balinski is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Balinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Balinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
AB Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balinski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.
Balinski scores with a three punch combo!
Roberts avoids the head kick by Balinski.
Balinski tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Roberts slaps away a takedown attempt from Balinski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Balinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Balinski is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Balinski scores with a punch to the head.
Balinski throws a chopping leg kick but Roberts manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roberts throws out a counter right but Balinski avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Roberts lands with an uppercut that bounces Balinski off the cage and back into range.
Balinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Balinski tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balinski closes the distance and clinches up with Roberts, looking for a takedown. Balinski pushes Roberts against the cage but Roberts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but AB Roberts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Balinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Roberts on the side of the head.
Jakub Balinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balinski throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Balinski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balinski tries to work over Roberts's front leg with a kick but Roberts checks it.
Nice defenses there by Balinski.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Balinski.
Balinski with a hook.
Balinski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balinski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Balinski shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for Roberts.
Balinski throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Balinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balinski or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts leaves Balinski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Balinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balinski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Balinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Roberts there.#T2#
A head kick misses from Balinski.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roberts.
Balinski shoots in but no luck this time.
Roberts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balinski momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balinski takes one to the chin there.
Balinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roberts! But no joy.
Roberts 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.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balinski.
Balinski misses the jab.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Roberts lands.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts scores with a jab. Balinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Balinski shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Balinski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roberts feints a counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Roberts. #TD#
Balinski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balinski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Balinski prevents Roberts from standing back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balinski is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Balinski.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Balinski is trying for a kimura here. Roberts looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Balinski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jakub Balinski!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Penguin. That's going to slow Balinski down.
Balinski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penguin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penguin.
Penguin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Penguin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balinski. That did some damage!
Penguin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balinski throws a series of punches but Penguin avoids them all with ease.
Penguin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penguin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balinski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penguin can pounce on him.
Penguin misses with a low kick.
Penguin thows a body kick. Balinski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Penguin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penguin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balinski misses the shot to the body.
Penguin throws a head kick that misses.
Balinski 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.
Balinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Penguin throws a head kick that half lands.
Balinski checks a leg kick nicely.
Balinski tries to bum rush Penguin with a series of wild strikes but Penguin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penguin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Balinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That kick from Penguin tenderised Balinski's leg. Balinski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penguin throws a head kick but Balinski moves out of range.
Balinski tries to counter with a clinch but Penguin shakes him off and moves away.
Balinski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penguin.
Penguin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penguin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balinski is able to avoid easily.
Penguin throws a front kick that sends Balinski stumbling back into the cage.
Balinski shoots in looking for a takedown but Penguin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balinski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balinski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balinski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penguin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Penguin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Penguin throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Balinski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penguin's guard.
Penguin is pulling down on Balinski's head. It's preventing any offense from Balinski, at least for the moment.
Balinski won't allow Penguin to sweep him here.
Balinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penguin is keeping the position for now.
Balinski preventing the sweep. #T3#
Penguin controlling Balinski's posture.
Balinski preventing the sweep.
Balinski wants to control from the top but Penguin keeps moving.
Penguin is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balinski.
Balinski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penguin counters with a big head kick but Balinski shrugs it off.
Penguin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Balinski blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Balinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penguin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balinski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penguin.
Balinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penguin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Balinski moves out of range as Penguin throws a body kick.
Balinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penguin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balinski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penguin is looking to score with low kicks.
Balinski avoids the head kick by Penguin.
Penguin cracks the inside of Balinski's front leg.
Penguin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Penguin cracks Balinski with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuclear Penguin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Penguin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balinski fails with the takedown.
Jakub Balinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penguin cracks the inside of Balinski's front leg.
Penguin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Penguin misses with a low kick.
Penguin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balinski avoids a kick to the body.
Balinski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penguin throws a leg kick but Balinski sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penguin scores with a spinning back kick!
Nuclear Penguin is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Balinski misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Penguin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Balinski takes a step back to recover.
Penguin misses with a head kick.
Balinski misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Penguin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Penguin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Penguin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Penguin.
Balinski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Penguin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Penguin tries a head kick but it misses.
Penguin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penguin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penguin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Penguin thumps Balinski with a low kick.
Balinski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Penguin.
Penguin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Balinski will feel that in the morning.
Penguin scores with a jab. Balinski acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Balinski throws a body punch but Penguin moves out of range.
Penguin tries to work over Balinski's front leg with a kick but Balinski checks it.
Balinski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penguin tried to score with a low kick but Balinski checks it.
Balinski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penguin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Balinski scrambles back to his feet.
Balinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penguin.
Penguin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Penguin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balinski under the eye.#TD2#
Balinski shoots in and gets a takedown into Penguin's guard.
Balinski is breathing heavily.
Penguin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penguin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penguin pulls Balinski in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Penguin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balinski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Penguin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Penguin stops Balinski from standing up.
Penguin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Balinski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Penguin misses with some punches.
Penguin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penguin swings wildly with an uppercut but Balinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penguin lands with a short shot to the head.
Penguin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balinski blocks an uppercut.
Penguin throws a punch but it's blocked by Balinski.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penguin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuclear Penguin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Balinski with a poor takedown
and Penguin counters with a thumping low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Penguin.
A head kick misses from Penguin.
Balinski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Penguin. Penguin obviously looking to wear him down.
Balinski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Penguin connects with a high kick.
Penguin throws a head kick but Balinski moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Penguin. No joy for Balinski on that attempt.
Penguin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balinski throws a lazy right hand but Penguin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Penguin throws a low kick but Balinski avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Balinski with that takedown attempt.
Nuclear Penguin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Balinski.
Penguin misses with a body kick.
Balinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penguin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Balinski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Penguin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Penguin lands an overhand right.
Penguin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick there by Penguin.
Penguin thumps Balinski with a low kick.
Penguin lands with a cross.
Penguin scoring well with a low kick there.
Penguin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Balinski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penguin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Penguin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penguin throws a head kick that misses.
Balinski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Balinski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balinski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Penguin tried to score with a low kick but Balinski checks it.
Balinski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balinski with the counter takedown but Penguin avoids it easily.
Balinski misses with a takedown attempt
and Penguin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penguin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Penguin lands a nice looking body kick.
Penguin throws a leg kick which misses Balinski's front leg but catches the back leg as Balinski tries to avoid it.
Penguin tries a head kick but it misses.
Balinski blocks a head kick by Penguin.
Balinski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Balinski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from Balinski misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penguin, right into the meat.
Nuclear Penguin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penguin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penguin scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Balinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penguin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penguin jabs Balinski right on the nose. Balinski blinks but takes it well.
Penguin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penguin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Penguin throws a head kick that misses.
Penguin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penguin throws a sloppy head kick
and Balinski counters with a two punch combo.
Penguin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Penguin thows a body kick. Balinski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Balinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Penguin is just out of range.
Penguin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penguin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Penguin tries to land a leg kick but Balinski saw it coming and moves away.
Balinski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penguin throws a head kick but Balinski moves out of range.
Balinski looks to land a combination but Penguin avoids it well.
Penguin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balinski's sensitive parts.
Balinski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Penguin.
Balinski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jakub Balinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balinski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balinski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Penguin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balinski can do to turn this around?
Balinski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nuclear Penguin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balinski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Balinski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penguin can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuclear Penguin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penguin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuclear Penguin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nuclear Penguin thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Holmes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
Holmes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
A clash of legs there as Balinski blocks the low kick.
Balinski feinted with a counter takedown.
Balinski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Balinski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmes was covering up waiting for the punch and Balinski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Balinski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balinski won't allow Holmes to get back to his feet. #T1#
Holmes seems keen to control Balinski's posture.#SUB#
Balinski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Balinski trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Balinski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holmes keeping full guard, as Balinski tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Balinski has closed the distance and engaged Holmes in a clinch.
Balinski presses Holmes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Holmes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balinski avoids it.
Balinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holmes throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmes stalling in the clinch but Balinski improves position.
Balinski takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD#
Balinski gets control of Holmes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balinski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balinski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Balinski wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Holmes throws a body punch but Balinski moves out of range.
It looked like Balinski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Holmes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balinski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Balinski wants to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Holmes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#ES#
Balinski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balinski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4##BC2#
Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Balinski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holmes's guard.
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!
Balinski wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Holmes working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Balinski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Balinski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balinski gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmes feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Holmes clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Holmes stops a takedown attempt from Balinski.
A frustrated look appears on Holmes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balinski's elbow.
Balinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holmes pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakub Balinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balinski feinted with a counter takedown.
Balinski checks a leg kick. #T1#
Balinski closes the distance and clinches up with Holmes, looking for a takedown. Balinski pushes Holmes against the cage but Holmes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Balinski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balinski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Balinski circles away.
#CL2#
Holmes clinches. #TD#
Balinski jumps guard.
Holmes won't allow Balinski to get back to his feet.
Holmes tries to stand but Balinski is controlling from the bottom.
Jakub Balinski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balinski wants to get back to his feet but Holmes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Balinski is wriggling around but Holmes manages to pass to half guard.
Balinski is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Balinski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Balinski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Balinski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holmes dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Holmes tries to stand but Balinski is controlling from the bottom.
Holmes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holmes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Balinski wants to get back to his feet but Holmes is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Balinski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Holmes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Holmes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Balinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Balinski avoids the elbow strike from Holmes, against the cage.
Holmes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balinski is defending well for now.
Balinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmes working hard to break the clinch.
Balinski dodges an elbow strike from Holmes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Balinski blocks it.
Holmes stalling in the clinch but Balinski improves position. #TD#
Holmes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balinski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Holmes to the mat. Holmes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sherlock Holmes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Balinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balinski moves out of range as Holmes throws a body kick.
Balinski scores with a one two! Holmes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Sherlock Holmes has been cut.#CL#
Balinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Balinski managing to block the knees to the body from Holmes.
#TD#
Balinski has Holmes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Balinski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holmes tumbling to the mat - Balinski dives into Holmes's guard.
Balinski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Balinski advances to mount.
Balinski tries to control but Holmes wriggling away. #T1#
Balinski landing strikes, looking to finish!
Holmes is squirming around, avoiding Balinski's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Balinski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Holmes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Holmes and Balinski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes defending against the ground and pound.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Balinski drags him back down.
Balinski just content to control the position.
Holmes is not content to let Balinski control the position. #T2#
Balinski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Balinski tries for a kimura but Holmes is defending well. #T3#
Balinski just content to control the position.
Holmes is not content to let Balinski control the position.
Balinski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
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.
Balinski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Balinski persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes tries to clinch but Balinski is having none of it.
Sherlock Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes tries to clinch but Balinski moves out of range. #CL#
Balinski moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balinski.
Balinski blocks an elbow strike from Holmes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Balinski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holmes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Balinski feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Balinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Balinski 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Balinski!
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