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Event:
PL MMA 38,5
Date: May 14, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jospin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baloni misses with a wild body shot.
Baloni throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Baloni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jospin counters with an outside leg kick.
Jospin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baloni momentarily.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
Baloni misses with a body shot.
Baloni clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin breaks the clinch.
Baloni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baloni misses with a looping left.
Baloni throws an off balance right hand
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baloni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Phil Baloni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jospin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jospin throws a head kick that half lands.
Jospin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baloni.
Baloni lands a nice shot to the body.
Jospin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baloni jabs Jospin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baloni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jospin rather than just go for the knockout.
Baloni thuds a left hand into Jospin's body.
A shot to the liver by Baloni. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Baloni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baloni gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jospin lands a left hand.
Jospin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baloni taking a breather.
Jospin blocking some punches.
Baloni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baloni can't break the clinch.
Jospin manages to break the clinch.
Jospin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baloni.
Jospin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Baloni's head.
Baloni cracks Jospin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Baloni throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Baloni throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a leg kick.
Baloni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baloni misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin throws a chopping leg kick but Baloni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baloni misses with a hook. Jospin ducked under it nicely.
Jospin cracks the inside of Baloni's front leg.
Jospin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baloni.
Baloni misses with a lunging right hand
and Jospin counters with a straight right hand.
Baloni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baloni clinches up with Jospin and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jospin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Baloni.
Baloni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jospin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jospin slips a jab from Baloni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baloni. Jospin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baloni swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jospin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baloni misses with an uppercut.
Baloni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Jospin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baloni checks it well.
Baloni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jospin throws a counter high kick but Baloni was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baloni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jospin defends well and Baloni ends up having to push Jospin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baloni misses with a looping right.
Baloni misses the shot to the body.
Jospin slaps away a takedown attempt from Baloni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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 Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henri Jospin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Baloni misses the target.
Jospin throws a head kick but Baloni moves out of range.
Baloni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jospin counters with a head kick that drops Baloni to the mat! Baloni scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Baloni is rocked!
Baloni throws a poor cross that misses
and Jospin counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henri Jospin!
During a confident post fight interview, Henri Jospin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
PL MMA 37 McDonald vs Colucci
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Baloni lands with a hook. Shibaev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Shibaev. That snapped Baloni's head back.
Shibaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Anton Shibaev has been cut.
Baloni throws a lazy right hand but Shibaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baloni throws a body punch but Shibaev moves out of range.
Shibaev throws a shot from downtown. Baloni moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Baloni misses. #CL#
Baloni clinches up with Shibaev and pushes him back against the cage.
Shibaev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baloni digs a right hand into Shibaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shibaev's gas tank.
Baloni lands a shoulder strike.
Shibaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baloni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baloni throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Baloni has Shibaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Baloni is pressed up against the cage. Shibaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baloni down to the mat. Baloni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baloni throws a body punch but Shibaev moves out of range. #T1#
Shibaev misses with a looping right.
As Shibaev tries to get set, Baloni tries to push him back and clinch up but Shibaev manages to avoid the attempt.
Baloni misses with a looping left.
Baloni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baloni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shibaev.
Shibaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baloni cracks Shibaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shibaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Baloni sprawls well. He's pushed Shibaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Phil Baloni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Shibaev.#CL#
Baloni instigates a clinch.
Baloni throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Baloni has clasped his hands together around Shibaev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Baloni cracks Shibaev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baloni scoring with punches from side control.
Shibaev can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Shibaev tries to buck Baloni off but Baloni is having none of it.
Baloni controlling from side mount.
Shibaev wants to control but Baloni postures up.
Baloni working the ground and pound but Shibaev is defending the strikes.
Shibaev struggling a bit here.
Baloni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shibaev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baloni's best efforts.
Baloni takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Shibaev gets full guard.
Baloni has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shibaev looking for a triangle here. Baloni is fighting it but it looks tight! Shibaev pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Baloni is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anton Shibaev!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anton Shibaev thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
PL MMA 31* Knox vs The Human
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Baloni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baloni loads up on a big right hand but Slider slips the punch.
Baloni misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Slider has managed to clinch.
Slider'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.
Baloni has a couple of punches blocked by Slider.
Slider keeps control of Baloni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slider pushes Baloni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baloni looking to slow down the pace here.
Baloni looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slider.
Slider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Slider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baloni backwards. #T1#
Slider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baloni's elbow.
Slider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baloni backwards.
Slider goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Slider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slider scores with a shoulder strike.
Slider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Baloni looks winded!
Slider lands a body punch.
Slider lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baloni or not.
Slider lands a left hand.
Slider lands a right hand.
A short right from Slider.
Slider gets through Baloni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slider lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slider. #ROC#
Baloni is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Slider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baloni is still on wobbly legs! Can Slider finish him?
Baloni looking to stall.
Baloni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slider lands a good knee to the midsection. Baloni won't want to take too many of those.
Slider has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Baloni - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Slider, and another! Baloni is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Lolipo Slider!
A very excited looking Lolipo Slider made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PL MMA 20 Pinochet vs Mencken
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Bashir connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baloni misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Bashir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baloni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashir! But no joy.
Baloni slips under a jab.
Bashir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baloni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bashir under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Julian Bashir has been cut.
Baloni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashir jabs at Baloni's body.
Baloni misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Bashir.
Baloni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bashir.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashir! But no joy.
Bashir misses with a straight left.
Phil Baloni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashir takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bashir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bashir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baloni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Baloni throws a poor cross that misses
and Bashir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bashir staying out of range there.
Baloni closes the distance and clinches up with Bashir, looking for a takedown. Baloni pushes Bashir against the cage but Bashir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bashir dips to his left and cracks Baloni with an uppercut!
Bashir takes a swing at Baloni's ribcage but misses.
Bashir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bashir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baloni.
Baloni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bashir manages to circle out of the way.
Bashir slips a jab from Baloni.#CL#
Baloni clinches up against the cage.
Bashir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bashir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bashir misses with an uppercut.
Baloni looks to land a left hand but Bashir moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Bashir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bashir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baloni throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Bashir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bashir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baloni seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baloni misses with a left hand
and Bashir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baloni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baloni tries to clinch but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Baloni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baloni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bashir moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashir! But no joy.
Baloni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baloni wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bashir scores with a punch to the head.
Baloni connects with a looping right hand.
Baloni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baloni circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Bashir missing with a left hand there. Baloni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bashir throws a body punch but Baloni moves out of range.
Bashir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Baloni clinches. #BC2#
Bashir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bashir moves out of range as Baloni strikes.
Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baloni.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashir! But no joy.
Baloni ducks under a wild hook from Bashir.
Baloni seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baloni tries to clinch
and Bashir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Baloni clinches with his opponent.
Baloni lands with a light punch inside.
Bashir can't find room to land a body shot as Baloni controls the action.
Baloni is looking to break free of the clinch but Bashir has double underhooks.
Baloni'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.#T4#
Baloni digs a right hand underneath Bashir's ribcage. Bashir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baloni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Baloni - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baloni gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Baloni tries to work over Bashir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baloni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baloni lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baloni looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baloni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bashir has him pressed against the cage.
Baloni has Bashir pressed against the cage.
Bashir lands with a short shot to the head.
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 Phil Baloni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julian Bashir's cut.
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##CL#
Baloni instigates a clinch. #BC#
Baloni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baloni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bashir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Julian Bashir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bashir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baloni throws the left hand but Bashir avoids the punch easily.
Bashir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baloni finds it's way round the side to connect with Bashir's head.
Baloni scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Baloni lands a jab to Bashir's midsection.
Bashir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baloni, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baloni tries to clinch up but Bashir circles away and keeps his distance.
Bashir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baloni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bashirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baloni needs to keep his hands up - Bashir had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Baloni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bashir under the eye.
Bashir defending well as Baloni loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Baloni instigates a clinch.
Baloni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bashir has him pressed against the cage.
Bashir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baloni blocking some punches.
Bashir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bashir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bashir tries to throw a body punch but Baloni avoids it by throwing Bashir back against the cage.
Baloni misses with a body punch.
Bashir stalls.
Bashir misses with the head strike.
Baloni has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baloni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bashir can do to turn this around?
Baloni slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Baloni.
A right hand to the body from Bashir.
Baloni stalling.
Baloni is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Bashir fails to land.
Baloni taking a breather.
Baloni prevents a body shot from Bashir.
Baloni tries to break free but Bashir pushes him back against the cage.
Baloni is pushing Bashir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baloni tries to stall but Bashir uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil Baloni.
Baloni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baloni at a distance.
#T3##CL#
Baloni clinches up against the cage.
Baloni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bashir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balonis head. #BC2#
Bashir breaks from the clinch.
Baloni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baloni lands an overhand right.
Bashir misses with a looping left.
Bashir moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baloni. Bashir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baloni ducks under a wild hook from Bashir.#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baloni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bashir, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Baloni fails to land.
Baloni tries to work over Bashir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baloni misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baloni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baloni.
Baloni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bashir.
Baloni is trying to break the clinch but Bashir has him pressed against the cage.
Baloni lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baloni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Baloni fails to land. #BC#
Baloni manages to break the clinch.
Baloni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashir manages to avoid it.
Bashir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baloni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bashir misses with a hook. Baloni ducked under it nicely.
Baloni moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashir misses with a right hand #CL#
and Baloni counters by clinching up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Baloni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julian Bashir's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Baloni connects with a looping right hand.
Bashir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bashir misses with an uppercut. Baloni saw that one coming.
Baloni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Baloni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bashir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baloni.
Baloni lands a nice hook to Bashir's body. Bashir takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baloni moves away from the strike by Bashir.
A telegraphed right hand from Baloni misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baloni wants to clinch but Bashir slips to the side
and Bashir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baloni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashir.
Bashir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baloni is looking to counter the offense by Bashir and move into the clinch.
Baloni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashir.
#T1#
Bashir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bashir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baloni looks to score with a jab to the body but Bashir is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baloni takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baloni has a couple of punches blocked by Bashir.
Baloni is trying to push Bashir away but Bashir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bashir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bashir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baloni slowing the pace effectively.
Baloni avoiding damage.
Phil Baloni has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baloni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bashir's elbow.
Julian Bashir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bashir misses with some punches.
Bashir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baloni backwards.
Bashir lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bashir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bashir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bashir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baloni.
Baloni scores with a nice head shot.
Baloni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashir throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baloni wants to clinch up but Bashir keeps it at a distance.
Baloni misses the jab.
Baloni misses with an uppercut. Bashir saw that one coming.
Bashir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bashir! But no joy.#T3#
Bashir lands a nice hook to Baloni's body. Baloni takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baloni missing with a left hand there. Bashir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baloni is looking to clinch.
Baloni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bashir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baloni lands a nice looking body shot.
Bashir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baloni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bashir's head.
Baloni connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Baloni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baloni.
Bashir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baloni moves out of range as Bashir strikes.
Bashir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baloni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Baloni.
Bashir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Baloni.
Baloni misses with a hook.
Bashir throws the left hand but Baloni avoids the punch easily.
Phil Baloni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bashir looks to throw the jab but Baloni is out of range.
Bashir takes a swing at Baloni's ribcage but misses.
Baloni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashir.
Bashir now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Baloni has managed to clinch.
Bashir throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bashir.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phil Baloni.
Well Baloni has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Baloni!
Phil Baloni managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Condemned, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PL MMA 15 Bizihwaeile vs Nicka
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1#
McDiggle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baloni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting McDiggle counter with a right hand.
McDiggle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baloni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDiggle scrambles back to his feet.
Baloni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDiggle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baloni misses the body punch
and McDiggle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baloni throws a sloppy body shot
and McDiggle counters with a left to the body.
Baloni misses with a looping left.
Baloni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDiggle looks to land a right hand but Baloni moved out of range.
Baloni steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDiggle.#CL2#
Baloni clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from McDiggle.
Baloni looks winded!
McDiggle lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDiggle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, McDiggle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baloni misses with the head strike.
Baloni swings wildly with an uppercut but McDiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDiggle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from McDiggle.
McDiggle lands a body shot.
McDiggle lands a hook to the side of the head.
McDiggle is working Baloni over against the cage.
McDiggle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baloni backwards.
Baloni swings wildly with an uppercut but McDiggle uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDiggle scores with a hook to the body.
Baloni wants to break free but McDiggle has control.
Baloni misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDiggle lands with a light punch inside.
McDiggle tries a body shot but Baloni blocks it.
Baloni trying to control the position but instead, McDiggle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baloni into the cage.
McDiggle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balonis head.
A right hook to the body lands for McDiggle.
A short left from McDiggle.
McDiggle scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Baloni is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDiggle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDiggle as Baloni tries to tie him up. #T2#
McDiggle lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDiggle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDiggle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baloni is still on wobbly legs! Can McDiggle finish him?
McDiggle presses Baloni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDiggle lands a right hand.
McDiggle cracks Baloni with a nice body shot.
McDiggle scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from McDiggle.
McDiggle stalling in the clinch.
McDiggle works on Baloni's body with a couple of short punches.
McDiggle pushes Baloni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McDiggle digs a right hand underneath Baloni's ribcage. Baloni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDiggle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baloni backwards.
McDiggle lands with a left to the head.
McDiggle creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Baloni's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Baloni drops to his knees and McDiggle pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster McDiggle!
Buster McDiggle managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PL MMA 10 Carsara vs Sight
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Nygard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baloni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nygard on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Emil Nygard has been cut.
Baloni smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baloni throws a monster overhand right that drops Nygard! Baloni follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Baloni!
Phil Baloni gave a mention to Condemned in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
PL MMA 7 Nickal vs Mathews
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Baloni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#
It looks like Emil Nygard has been cut.
Nygard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baloni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baloni moves out of range as Nygard throws a body kick.
Baloni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nygard doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice sprawl there from Baloni as Nygard shoots in.
Nygard dives in for a single leg takedown but Baloni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baloni is looking to counter punch.
Nygard gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Baloni gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Baloni!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Phil Baloni waved his t-shirt featuring Condemned's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
PL MMA 3 Barbosa vs Mathews
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Baloni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baloni misses with a hook. Bashir ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bashir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bashir moves out of range of the strikes.
Baloni misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bashir to counter with a crisp jab.
Baloni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bashir sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baloni somewhat.
Bashir appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bashir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baloni avoids the body shot from Bashir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baloni scores with a nice right hand.
Bashir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baloni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashir sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Bashir misses. #T1#
Bashir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Julian Bashir has been cut.
Baloni slips a jab from Bashir.
Baloni lands a jab to the head.
Bashir looks winded!
Bashir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Bashir is rocked!
Baloni lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bashir off his feet! Bashir tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Baloni!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Phil Baloni waved his t-shirt featuring Condemned's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
F&BE 13- For the Spilled Blood
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Kelekolio doesn't manage to clinch there - Baloni circles away.
Baloni thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Baloni moves into the clinch successfully.
Baloni trying to control the position but instead, Kelekolio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baloni into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Baloni scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelekolio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baloni's efforts to push away.
Baloni wants to get back to striking at distance but Kelekolio won't allow it.
Kelekolio trying to land knees to the body.
Kelekolio landing knees to the body.
Baloni takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kelekolio lands a damaging elbow.
I was talking to Kelekolio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Kelekolio.
Baloni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Baloni on the inside.
Kelekolio blocks a body shot from Baloni.
Kelekolio throws a head punch that misses.
Baloni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelekolio lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Baloni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baloni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelekolio.
Baloni takes an elbow to the temple.
Baloni managing to block the knees to the body from Kelekolio.
Kelekolio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baloni.
Kelekolio stalls.
Kelekolio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baloni lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kelekolio as Baloni tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kelekolio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelekolio lands an elbow that stopped Baloni in his tracks for a moment.
Baloni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baloni. #T2#
Baloni avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelekolio.
Kelekolio missing with knees to the body.
Baloni is leaning against Kelekolio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baloni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kelekolio lands an elbow inside.
Kelekolio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelekolio tries to land knees in the clinch but Baloni avoids the damage to the body.
Baloni pushes Kelekolio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Baloni is leaning against Kelekolio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baloni.
Baloni wants to break free but Kelekolio has control.
A short right from Kelekolio on the inside.
Kelekolio tries to land knees in the clinch but Baloni avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Baloni on the inside.
Baloni blocks an elbow strike.
Kelekolio takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Baloni wants to get back to striking at distance but Kelekolio won't allow it.
Kelekolio misses with an elbow over the top.
Kelekolio pushes off an throws an elbow but Baloni leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baloni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baloni avoids a wild elbow strike from Kelekolio.
Baloni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kelekolio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baloni's brow.
Kelekolio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kelekolio stalling in the clinch.
Kelekolio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baloni avoids it.
Baloni can't find room to land a body shot as Kelekolio controls the action.
Kelekolio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baloni's efforts to push away.
Kelekolio tries to land a knee to the head but Baloni blocks with his arms.
Kelekolio throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kelekolio fails to land.
Kelekolio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kelekolio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baloni's defenses.
Baloni working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Kelekolio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kelekolio.
Baloni slowing the pace effectively.
Kelekolio has Baloni pressed against the cage, preventing Baloni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Baloni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baloni blocks the elbow strike.
Kelekolio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baloni tries to work over Kelekolio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baloni blocks the elbow strike.
Kelekolio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kelekolio connects with a knee to the head.
Kelekolio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelekolio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baloni blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kelekolio obliges.
Baloni looks winded!
Baloni trying to stall but Kelekolio improves his position.
Baloni digs a right hand into Kelekolio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelekolio's gas tank.
Kelekolio lands an uppercut.
Kelekolio lands an elbow that stopped Baloni in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amana Kelekolio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kelekolio tries to clinch but Baloni is having none of it.
Kelekolio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baloni can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Baloni pushes Kelekolio up against the cage in a clinch.
Kelekolio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baloni's defenses.
Kelekolio misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelekolio tries a knee to the head but Baloni blocks it.
A short right from Kelekolio on the inside.
Kelekolio lands an elbow just above Baloni 's eye.
Baloni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Kelekolio.
Baloni trying to stall but Kelekolio improves his position.
Kelekolio blocks an uppercut.
Baloni takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
Baloni is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Phil Baloni has been cut.
Kelekolio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baloni is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelekolio finish him?
Kelekolio tries to land a knee to the head but Baloni blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Kelekolio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelekolio misses with a knee to the head.
Kelekolio throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelekolio.
Kelekolio lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Baloni to his knees! Kelekolio keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amana Kelekolio!
Amana Kelekolio made sure to mention his sponsor, MMA Underwear Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Event:
F&BE 11- Blood Was Everywhere
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Baloni rushes Fuzz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baloni stalls.
Fuzz is trying to stall.
#BC#
Fuzz breaks from the clinch.
Fuzz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baloni walks into a straight right hand from Fuzz.
Fuzz lands a nice shot that snaps Baloni's head back.
Fuzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Baloni.
Fuzz loads up on a big right hand but Baloni slips the punch.
Fuzz throws a lazy right hand but Baloni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baloni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuzz.
Fuzz misses with an uppercut. Baloni saw that one coming.
Baloni misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Baloni rushes Fuzz and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Fuzz breaks the clinch.
Baloni throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuzz.
Baloni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuzz misses the shot to the body.
Baloni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuzz.
Baloni tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Baloni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuzz moves away.
Fuzz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baloni connects with a jab.
Baloni slips a straight right by Fuzz.#CL2#
Baloni pushes Fuzz up against the cage in a clinch.
Baloni stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Baloni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuzz backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Baloni.
#BC2#
Baloni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Fuzz misses.
Baloni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fuzz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baloni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuzz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Baloni clinches up against the cage.
Fuzz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baloni backwards.
Baloni lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Baloni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuzz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuzz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baloni.
Baloni dips to his left and cracks Fuzz with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Fuzz is rocked!
Baloni finds Fuzz's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Fuzz flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Baloni lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Fuzz will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Baloni!
An out of breath and clearly excited Phil Baloni thanked Condemned for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
CFC 6: Return Of A King
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Quinn tries to work over Baloni's front leg with a kick but Baloni checks it.
Baloni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quinn jabs at Baloni's body.
Baloni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Baloni scores with a hook to the body. Quinn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baloni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Baloni clinches with his opponent.
Baloni lands a left hand.
A short left from Baloni.
A short right from Baloni.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baloni working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Baloni.
Baloni pushes Quinn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baloni lands a left hand.
#T1##BC#
Baloni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baloni lands a nice hook to Quinn's body. Quinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quinn looks winded!
Quinn dodges the punch combination from Baloni.
#KD#
Baloni cracks Quinn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Quinn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baloni finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Justin Quinn has been cut.
Baloni seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baloni fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Quinn to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Quinn looks to clinch but Baloni throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Quinn taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Phil Baloni!
Phil Baloni gave a mention to Condemned in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
CFC 2: Here To Party
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Roller gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Roller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baloni is trying to get back to full guard.
Roller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Roller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baloni is refusing to be controlled, as Roller sits in half guard.
Baloni is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Roller is working for a kimura but Baloni is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baloni defending well though.
Roller missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Roller is working for a kimura but Baloni is defending it quite comfortably.
Roller misses with a head shot. Baloni uses the momentum to regain guard.
Baloni keeping full guard, as Roller tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roller trying to control but Baloni is working from the bottom.
Roller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roller content to stall in guard here.
Roller is looking to work some ground and pound but Baloni has wrist control.
Roller postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baloni throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Roller counters with a shoot takedown. Baloni fights it but they end up in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Roller has gone for a leg lock! Baloni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roller's guard.#REVR#
Baloni trying to control but Roller is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roller wants to sweep here but Baloni controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Roller is looking for a triangle but Baloni pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Baloni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baloni has managed to get both his arms back between Roller's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Baloni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roller trying to keep a closed guard but Baloni is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Roller keeping moving, preventing Baloni from controlling successfully.
Roller 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.
Baloni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Roller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baloni has passed into half guard!
Roller tries to roll over but Baloni keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baloni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Roller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Roller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baloni sprawls well. Baloni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roller gets slowly back to his feet.
Baloni closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Ben Roller has been cut.#TD2#
Roller gets a double leg takedown into Baloni's guard.
Baloni seems keen to control Roller's posture.#SUB2#
Roller has gone for a leg lock! Baloni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roller's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Roller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baloni is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Roller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baloni stacks Roller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baloni!
Roller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baloni wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Roller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baloni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ben Roller has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Roller is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Roller seems to be working for a kimura but Baloni defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Roller wants to free his trapped foot but Baloni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baloni is staying active underneath Roller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baloni is trying to maintain the position but Roller is very close to passing his half guard.
Baloni won't allow Roller to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Roller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baloni tries to roll over but Roller keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Roller is trying to work for a kimura but Baloni is defending well.
#SUB2#
Roller seems to be working for a kimura but Baloni defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Roller is trying to work for a kimura but Baloni is defending well.
Well, if Roller 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.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baloni defending well though.
Roller looks to land a strike but Baloni avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB2#
Roller drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Baloni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roller has Baloni in his guard.#REVR#
Roller has his hands on Baloni's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roller is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Roller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ben Roller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baloni throws a right and a left that Roller avoids nicely.
Roller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baloni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baloni wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Roller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Roller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Baloni to regain full guard.
Roller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Roller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baloni dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Roller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baloni sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Roller is trying to keep Baloni in close.
Baloni trying to control but Roller is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Roller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baloni stacks Roller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baloni!
Baloni wants to control but Roller is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Roller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phil Baloni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Roller is letting Baloni control him for a moment.
Roller is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Roller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roller is trying to get back to half guard.
Ben Roller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roller keeps Baloni under control for a moment.#T3#
Baloni is looking to take a break and control but Roller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roller is looking to reverse the position.
Roller can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baloni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roller.
Roller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baloni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phil Baloni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Roller.
Roller ducks right into an uppercut from Baloni.
Ben Roller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roller shoots in looking for a takedown but Baloni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Baloni closes the distance and clinches.
Roller blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Roller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Baloni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baloni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roller.
Baloni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baloni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baloni lands a shot to the body.
Baloni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baloni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baloni leaning his opponent against the cage.
Roller prevents a body shot from Baloni.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Baloni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Roller!
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