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Event:
RRFC Challengers 3
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Dobbs gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage. #CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa wants a takedown.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa cracks Dobbs with a nice body shot.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobbs controls his hands.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Dobbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dobbs prevents a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but Dobbs avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage. #TD#
Dobbs pulls guard successfully.
Balboa tries to stand but Dobbs is controlling from the bottom.
Dobbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbs trying to control the position here.
Dobbs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SU2#
Balboa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Dobbs successfully pulls guard.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing.
Dobbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dobbs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dobbs tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Dobbs is working an open guard so Balboa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dobbs connects with a nice looking jab.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Dobbs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dobbs continues to drive forward.
Dave Dobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Balboa.
Dobbs keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Balboa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dobbs is defending well for now.#TD2#
Balboa jumps guard and drags Dobbs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Dobbs is having none of it.
Dobbs cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Dobbs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dobbs landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobbs tries to stand but Balboa is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
Balboa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dobbs is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Balboa has Dobbs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dobbs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Balboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dobbs.
Dobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dobbs.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Dobbs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balboa to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Dobbs pulls guard successfully.
Dobbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Balboa stands and steps away. Dobbs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dobbs but Dobbs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balboa looks winded!
Dobbs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Balboa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dobbs keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Dobbs, which made it look bad.
Balboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dobbs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Balboa enables Dobbs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Balboa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Dobbs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Balboa misses with a takedown
and Dobbs counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dobbs paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Dobbs closes the distance and clinches.
Dobbs prevents a body shot from Balboa.
Dobbs is trying to pull guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Dobbs 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#
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt
and Dobbs counters with a series of strikes. Balboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dobbs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Dobbs gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
Balboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dobbs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dobbs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dobbs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Dobbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dave Dobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Balboa.
Dobbs lands a body shot.
Balboa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
Balboa is looking to clinch but Dobbs is avoiding it.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dobbs finish him?
Balboa with a poor takedown
and Dobbs counters with a nice body shot.
Balboa seems to have recovered his senses.
Balboa is breathing heavily.#CL#
Dobbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dobbs jumps into guard, dragging Balboa to the mat.
Dave Dobbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobbs lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dobbs is trying to keep Balboa in close.
#T1#
Balboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Dobbs controlling Balboa's posture.
Dobbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balboa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dobbs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balboa defends well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dobbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dobbs clinches up against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dobbs is trying to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling him.
Dobbs fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Balboa pulls Dobbs into guard.
Dobbs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balboa is proving hard to escape from.
Dobbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dobbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Balboa wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Dobbs forces Balboa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Dobbs pulls guard successfully.
Dobbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.
Dobbs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Dobbs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balboa's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Balboa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dobbs is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Dobbs has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Dobbs is trying to pull guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balboa has Dobbs pressed against the cage, preventing Dobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Dobbs gets control of Balboa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dobbs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbs keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Dobbs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Balboa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Balboa postures up in Dobbs's guard and throws a big left but Dobbs blocks it.
Balboa throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Balboa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Balboa stands and steps away. Dobbs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Balboa tries to clinch up but Dobbs circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
Dobbs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks. #BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Dobbs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balboa quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Balboa has one foot on Dobbs's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dobbs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dobbs rushes Balboa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Dobbs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Balboa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Dobbs off. It looks like it's working - Dobbs slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Balboa displaying calm under pressure there.
Alberto Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
Dobbs lands a jab.#CL#
Dobbs forces Balboa back against the cage and clinches.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dobbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balboa walks away with a smile on his face. Dobbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dobbs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balboa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dobbs.
Dobbs is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Dobbs rushes Balboa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Balboa jumps guard but Dobbs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobbs controls his hands.
Dobbs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dobbs wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Dobbs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Balboa regains guard immediately.
Dobbs wants to get up but he can't break Balboa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES2#
Balboa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balboa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dobbs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Balboa scores a nice knee to the body.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Balboa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dobbs pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Dobbs has managed to clinch.
Come on Dobbs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dobbs stalls.
Dobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Dobbs lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Balboa pushes Dobbs off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Dobbs moves into range and clinches up with Balboa.
Balboa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dobbs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dave Dobbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Balboa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Dobbs gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dobbs distracts Balboa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Balboa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dobbs presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Balboa jumps guard.
Dobbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Dobbs isn't so interested in that idea.
Dobbs landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Dobbs looking to pass the guard.
Dobbs's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Dobbs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dobbs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Dobbs isn't so interested in that idea.
Dobbs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dobbs is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alberto Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dobbs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alberto Balboa.
I think Dobbs 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Dobbs!
Dave Dobbs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I take peoples souls.'.
Alberto Balboa spoke after the fight, saying ':'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balboa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Balboa darts in and clinches Thompson up against the cage.#TD#
Balboa jumps guard and drags Thompson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Balboa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thompson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thompson is trying to break free.#TD#
Balboa decides to pull guard.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is working Balboa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Balboa blocks nicely.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balboa wants to stand up but Thompson is controlling him. #T1#
Thompson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balboa has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Balboa to see if he's OK.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Balboa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Balboa is pushing Thompson's head away, looking to escape. Thompson manages to hold on to the position though.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Thompson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Thompson working the body and head with strikes.
Thompson is working Balboa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thompson is chipping away with strikes.
Balboa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thompson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thompson landing strikes.
Thompson is working Balboa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Balboa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thompson is controlling him well.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Thompson cracks Balboa with a big elbow.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson is putting a hurting on Balboa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Balboa tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
Thompson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Balboa some visible discomfort.
Thompson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thompson lands a few punches from side control.
Thompson is chipping away with strikes.
Balboa stops Thompson from passing to mount.
Thompson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Balboa tries to escape but Thompson is in control.
Thompson scores with punches from side control.
Balboa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thompson looks up at the clock and then as Balboa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thompson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thompson working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Thompson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Balboa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thompson is controlling him well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Balboa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Balboa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Balboa prevents Thompson from improving position.
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson cracks Balboa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thompson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa is trying to buck Thompson off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balboa back to the cage. Thompson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Balboa with that takedown attempt.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balboa backs up against the cage.
Balboa dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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 dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
#CL#
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Balboa.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balboa has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position. #BC#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Balboa counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Balboa tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson wants to break free but Balboa has control.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Balboa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Balboa prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Balboa tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Balboa.
#T3#
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Balboa prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank. #TD#
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 Thompson uses from the top position.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson won't allow Balboa to get back to his feet.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson is in close to Balboa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Thompson cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Balboa wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Balboa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jay Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
Jay Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Balboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Balboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa is looking to counter the offense by Thompson and move into the clinch.#CL#
Balboa clinches.
Balboa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Balboa prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Balboa tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thompson duly obliges.
Balboa wants to clinch.
Thompson stalks Balboa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Balboa's face. Balboa staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Balboa pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#TD#
Balboa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Balboa has his feet on Thompson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jay Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Balboa doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Alberto Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thompson scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Balboa shoots in.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Balboa fails with the takedown.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson works over Balboa's head and body with a nice combination.
Thompson scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Balboa tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
Thompson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alberto Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto Balboa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Thompson!
Jay Thompson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alberto Balboa was interviewed post fight and said ':'.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and pushes Velasquez back into the cage.#BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasquez appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Balboa has Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Velasquez gets tackled into the cage by Balboa. Balboa maintains the clinch.
Velasquez has Balboa pushed against the cage.
Velasquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balboa walks away with a smile on his face. Velasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Velasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velasquez's waist but Velasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Cliff Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Balboa.
Balboa looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well. #CL2#
Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Balboa shoots for a takedown but Velasquez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Balboa back into the cage.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Balboa pushes Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balboa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Velasquez prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa digs a good body shot into Velasquez's ribs.
Balboa looks winded!#CL2#
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa dives in for a single leg takedown but Velasquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Balboa clinches. #TD2#
Balboa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez stops Balboa from standing up. #T2#
Velasquez wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Velasquez won't allow Balboa to get back to his feet.
Velasquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea.
Velasquez wanted to stand there but Balboa had control of the position.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Velasquez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3##CL#
Velasquez moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balboa.
Balboa pushes Velasquez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Balboa gets control of Velasquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Velasquez isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Velasquez is standing up over Balboa. Balboa looks to escape but Velasquez dives into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velasquez controlling the position. #SU#
Velasquez decides to stand back up.
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Velasquez counters by clinching up.
Balboa gets underhooks to prevent Velasquez's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Velasquez decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Balboa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Balboa looks to move away, Velasquez throws a big counter combo but Balboa just gets out of the way.
Velasquez tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown but Velasquez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balboa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Velasquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Balboa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Balboa clinches up against the cage.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Balboa on the inside.
Balboa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balboa to keep the fight standing.
Velasquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Velasquez into the cage.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Balboa is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa stops a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cliff Velasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velasquez takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
Balboa stops a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Balboa working Velasquez over with knees to the body.#T1#
Balboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Balboa digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank. #TD2#
Balboa jumps into guard, dragging Velasquez to the mat.
#ES2#
Balboa pushes Velasquez off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Balboa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balboa showed some decent athleticism there.
Balboa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balboa controlling the action here.
Velasquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Velasquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Balboa.
Balboa trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Balboa seems content to control.
Velasquez trying to control but Balboa postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Balboa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Balboa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Balboa is very close to passing his half guard.
Balboa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velasquez defending well though. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Velasquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balboa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Velasquez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasquez looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches. #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 Velasquez uses from the top position.
Velasquez prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Balboa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Balboa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Velasquez rather than just go for the knockout.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Velasquez gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
As Balboa tries to get set, Velasquez tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Cliff Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Balboa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Cliff Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa misses with a takedown #CL#
and Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Balboa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez is looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa has Velasquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Velasquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Velasquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Velasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Velasquez prevents it.
Velasquez is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Velasquez into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Balboa drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU2#
Velasquez is working an open guard so Balboa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Velasquez gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Velasquez's waist but Velasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Balboa fails with the takedown#CL#
and Velasquez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Velasquez.
Cliff Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Balboa.
Velasquez is trying to stall.
Balboa blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez trying to land knees to the body.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balboa to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.
Velasquez is working for takedown but Balboa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasquez wants a takedown.
Balboa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velasquez is defending well.#T1#
Balboa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Balboa drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
A right handed body shot lands from Balboa.
#TD2#
Balboa drags the fight down to the ground.
Balboa wants to stand but Velasquez is controlling the position.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Velasquez manages to pass to side control.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but Velasquez is controlling him
#T2#
Balboa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Velasquez but Velasquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balboa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Velasquez pinned against the cage. Velasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Velasquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Velasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Velasquez lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Balboa tries to circle away but Velasquez has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling him.
Velasquez is looking to control Balboa's arms but Balboa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Velasquez has his back to the cage.
Balboa gets underhooks to prevent Velasquez's takedown attempt.
Balboa managing to block the knees to the body from Velasquez.
#TD2#
Balboa decides to pull guard.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Balboa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Balboa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Balboa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alberto Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Velasquez gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Velasquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alberto Balboa.
Well Balboa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Balboa!
A relieved looking Alberto Balboa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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