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Event:
Island Brawls 30
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuddles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balic on the side of the head.
Cuddles throws a right and a left that Balic avoids nicely.
Cuddles throws a big shot that misses.
Cuddles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cuddles misses with a two punch combination.
Cuddles cracks Balic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balic dodges the punch combination from Cuddles.
It looked like Balic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cuddles.
Cuddles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuddles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuddles jabs at Balic's body.
Balic tries to close the distance and clinch but Cuddles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuddles works Balic's body with a nice hook.
Cuddles loads up on a big right hand but Balic slips the punch.#T1#
Cuddles stuffs the takedown.
Balic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cuddles as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Balic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuddles feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Balics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cuddles shoots in for a double leg but Balic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cuddles swats away the attempt to clinch by Balic.
Cuddles misses with a looping right.
Balic throws a big counter combination but Cuddles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cuddles connects with a nice looking jab.
Cuddles connects with a jab.
Balic shoots and misses
letting Cuddles counter with a right hand.
Balic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuddles.#T2#
Balic moves in looking to clinch but Cuddles pushes him off.
Cuddles misses with a low kick.
Good work by Balic as he checks the leg kick.
Cuddles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cuddles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Balic is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A combination from Cuddles does no damage.
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!
Balic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cuddles avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Cuddles misses.
Cuddles scores with a body shot.
Cuddles lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuddles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuddles throws an overhand right that lands on Balic's shoulder, as Balic tries to avoid the shot.
Balic closes the distance and clinches up with Cuddles, looking for a takedown. Balic pushes Cuddles against the cage but Cuddles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Cuddles misses with a wild body shot.
As Cuddles looks to move away, Balic throws a big counter combo but Cuddles just gets out of the way.
Cuddles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuddles keeps the fight on the outside.
Balic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cuddles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cuddles but Cuddles pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Cuddles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cuddles fails to land with a series of punches.
Cuddles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balic.
#T4#
Balic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cuddles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuddles misses with a body punch
and Balic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cuddles keeps the fight on the outside.
Balic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cuddles manages to circle out of the way.
Cuddles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Cuddles finds it's way through Balic's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuddles avoids a kick to the body.
Teddy Cuddles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balic tries to clinch but Cuddles moves out of range.
Balic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cuddles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Cuddles misses.
Cuddles lands a jab-cross combination.
Balic fails to land the takedown.
Cuddles now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cuddles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balic doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Cuddles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Balic shoots in looking for a takedown. Cuddles tries to sprawl out of it but Balic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cuddles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balic tries to clinch but Cuddles moves away
and Cuddles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cuddles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuddles lands with a shot to the body.
Balic dodges the punch combination from Cuddles.
A combination from Cuddles does no damage.
Balic walks into a stiff left hand from Cuddles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Cuddles as he connects with a hook.
Cuddles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balic was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuddles.
Cuddles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cuddles throws an overhand right that lands on Balic's shoulder, as Balic tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Balic has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Cuddles. No joy for Balic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Balic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuddles misses the shot to the body.
Balic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cuddles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balic.
Cuddles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuddles missing with a left hand there. Balic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cuddles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuddles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cuddles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuddles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuddles loads up on a big right hand but Balic slips the punch.#T2#
Balic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuddles throws out the jab.
Cuddles throws a jab but it's blocked by Balic.
Balic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cuddles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cuddles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balic under the eye.
Balic walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balic misses with a takedown attempt
and Cuddles counters with a straight right hand.
Balic shoots in but Cuddles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balic doesn't manage to clinch there - Cuddles circles away.
Cuddles unleashes a big counter combination but Balic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cuddles counters with a left and a right that stings Balic.
Ismet Balic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cuddles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Cuddles throws out a loose jab but Balic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balic tries to clinch up.
Cuddles throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuddles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cuddles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balic shoots in and drives through. Cuddles sprawls well.
Teddy Cuddles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuddles circles away quickly and effectively.
Balic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuddles.
Balic attempts a counter takedown but Cuddles avoids it well and moves away.
Cuddles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balic moves away.
Balic tries to clinch up.
Cuddles cracks a nice hook into Balic's ribs.
Balic swings widly with a right hand
and Cuddles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuddles misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Balic shoots in for a double leg but Cuddles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balic wants to clinch up but Cuddles keeps it at a distance.
Cuddles throws out a counter right but Balic avoids it with no problem.
Balic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuddles.
Balic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cuddles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuddles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuddles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuddles throws a combination that misses
and Balic counters with a left to the body.
Cuddles scores with a nice strike.
Cuddles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cuddles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balic lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Cuddles 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Balic moves forwards but Cuddles connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cuddles blocks a head kick by Balic.
Balic shoots in for a takedown but Cuddles shows good takedown defense.
Cuddles misses with a body punch
and Balic counters with a one-two to the body.
Cuddles lands a nice hook to Balic's body. Balic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cuddles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Balic's head backwards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balic or perhaps it was just good defense by Cuddles, which made it look bad.
Cuddles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cuddles catches Balic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Balic.
Balic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuddles throws out the jab.
Balic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuddles lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Cuddles misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuddles throws a nice looking combination but Balic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cuddles throws the left hand but Balic avoids the punch easily.
Balic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balic avoids the body shot from Cuddles.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Balic. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice defenses there by Balic.
Balic tries a head kick but it misses.
Balic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cuddles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balic was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuddles.
Balic wants to clinch up but Cuddles keeps it at a distance.
Cuddles lands a jab to the nose.
Balic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuddles.#T2#
Cuddles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balic was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuddles.
Balic tries to work over Cuddles's front leg with a kick but Cuddles checks it.
Balic moves away from the strike by Cuddles.
It looked like Balic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balic is looking to clinch.
Balic slips a straight right by Cuddles.
Cuddles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Cuddles. No joy for Balic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Balic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Cuddles.
Balic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cuddles counters with a stiff right hand.
Balic misses with the combination.
Cuddles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Teddy Cuddles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Balic is looking to clinch but Cuddles is avoiding it.
Balic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cuddles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuddles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Balic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cuddles as he avoids it easily.
Balic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cuddles as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cuddles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balic defending well as Cuddles loads up on a big left hand.
Cuddles looks to land a combination but Balic avoids it well.
Balic has his takedown stuffed
and Balic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuddles stuffs the takedown attempt from Balic. Balic gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Balic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cuddles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Balic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Balic tries to clinch up but Cuddles circles away and keeps his distance.
Balic walks into a left hand.
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!
Cuddles lands a nice shot that snaps Balic's head back.
Balic is looking to clinch.
Cuddles throws a right and a left that Balic avoids nicely.
It looked like Balic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cuddles misses with a few strikes there.
Balic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Balic with a poor takedown
and Cuddles counters with a two punch combo.
Ismet Balic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balic avoids the body shot from Cuddles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Cuddles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cuddles 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Cuddles!
Teddy Cuddles decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 21
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balic wants to clinch up but Stols keeps it at a distance.
Popay Stols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stols shoots in and drives through. Balic sprawls well.
Balic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Balic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stols.
Stols misses with an uppercut.
Balic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stols lands a nice shot that snaps Balic's head back.
Stols goes for a double leg but Balic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balic continues to drive forward.
Ismet Balic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popay Stols.
A combination from Stols does no damage.
Balic tries to counter by clinching up but Stols breaks away and moves out of range.
Balic shoots in and drives through. Stols sprawls well.
Stols throws an off balance right hand
and Balic counters with a left and a right that stings Stols.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stols shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balic as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Stols moves into the clinch.
Stols lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Stols manages to break the clinch.
Balic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Stols.#T1#
Stols lands a jab.
Balic shoots for a double leg takedown but Stols sprawls well. He's pushed Balic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Balic with that takedown attempt.
Balic tries to clinch but Stols is having none of it.
Stols unleashes a big counter combination but Balic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balic shoots for a takedown but Stols saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stols misses the shot to the body.
Balic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Stols clinches with his opponent.
Balic has Stols pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stols manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stols lands with a left to the head.
Stols is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stols slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stols.#T2#
Stols has Balic pressed against the cage.
Stols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Stols.
Stols lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stols lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stols is trying to break free.
Balic blocks an elbow strike from Stols.
Stols lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stols is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stols.
Balic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stols just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stols.
#BC2#
Stols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stols looks to score with a jab to the body but Balic is just out of range.
Balic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Balic fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Stols clinches up against the cage.
Stols comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stols lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stols just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Stols.
Balic prevents Stols from breaking the clinch.
Stols lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balic backwards. #BC#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stols shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balic as he jumps to the side.
Balic tries to clinch up.
Balic dives in and grabs Stols's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stols pushes down on Balic's head and hops out.
Stols tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stols uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Stols punishes Balic's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Stols has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stols scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stols throws an elbow that misses.
Stols lands an uppercut.
Balic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stols's efforts to push away.
Balic takes a shot to the head.
Balic being controlled against the cage.
Balic wants to take the fight to the mat but Stols manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balic has Stols pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stols manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stols looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popay Stols dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Stols moves into the clinch successfully.
Stols lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stols scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popay Stols seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stols lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stols.
Stols leaning against his opponent.
Stols holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stols throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stols prevents the takedown attempt.
Stols taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balic trying to stall but Stols improves his position.
Balic throws an elbow but it misses.
Balic managing to block the knees to the body from Stols.
Balic managing to block the knees to the body from Stols.
Stols with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Balic is looking to control Stols's arms but Stols gets an underhook and turns him. Now Balic has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Stols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stols.
Stols throws a body shot but no joy.
Stols shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balic as he jumps to the side.
Balic is looking to clinch but Stols is avoiding it.
Stols looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Stols as Balic shoots in.
Balic connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Stols has closed the distance and engaged Balic in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Balic throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stols. #T2#
Stols scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stols misses with an elbow over the top.
Stols lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stols.
A body shot lands from Stols.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balic blocks the elbow strike.
Balic blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stols lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balic is trying to maintain a safe position but Stols gets an underhook and turns Balic into the cage.#BC2#
Stols pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balic dives in for a single leg takedown but Stols sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Balic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stols shoots in for a takedown but Balic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Balic throws a head kick that misses.
Balic works Stols's body with a nice hook.
Stols is breathing heavily.#T3#
Stols changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balic shoots in looking for a takedown but Stols manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stols shoots in for a takedown but Balic shows good takedown defense.
Ismet Balic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Stols.
Stols throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stols avoids a kick to the body.
Balic wants to clinch.
Stols with the counter takedown but Balic avoids it easily.
Stols leaves Balic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stols closes the distance and clinches up with Balic, looking for a takedown. Stols pushes Balic against the cage but Balic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stols shoots for a double leg takedown but Balic sprawls well. He's pushed Stols's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balic darts in looking for a takedown but Stols gets double underhooks and turns Balic into the cage. #T4#
Stols throws a jab when Balic was well out of range.
Stols blocks a head kick by Balic.
Balic fails to land the takedown.
Balic shoots in looking for a takedown but Stols manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Balic with that takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stols defends well and Balic ends up having to push Stols into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stols's waist but Stols gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balic off to one side.
Stols fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Balic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Stols has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balic trying to stall but Stols improves his position.
Stols stalling against the cage.
Balic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Popay Stols showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Balic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Stols shoots in for a takedown but Balic shows good takedown defense.
Balic shoots in but Stols avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Stols rushes Balic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stols misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balic fails to pull guard.
Good body shot from Stols.
Stols lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stols is leaning against Balic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Stols manages to break the clinch.
Balic shoots in looking for a takedown but Stols manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ismet Balic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stols moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Stols throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balic shoots in looking for a takedown. Stols tries to sprawl out of it but Balic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stols manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balic sets himself, and Stols steps forward looking for the clinch! Balic avoids it this time.
Stols scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Stols closes the distance and clinches.
Balic tries to stall but Stols uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Balic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Balic fails to pull guard.
Stols controlling the action here for a moment.
Balic taking a breather. #T2#
Stols has Balic pressed against the cage.
Stols lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Balic can't get the takedown.
Stols lands with a left to the head.
Stols lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stols lands with a short shot to the head.
Stols works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Stols breaks the clinch.
Stols is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Stols has closed the distance and engaged Balic in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balic blocks an elbow strike.
Stols lands a body punch.
Stols looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balic looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Stols lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stols lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stols lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balic struggles to land a body shot inside as Stols controls his hands.
Stols looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Balic tries to stall but Stols uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Balic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stols just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stols misses with a knee to the head.
Balic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stols throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stols just misses with a elbow thrown towards Balic's brow.
Stols lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Stols breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Balic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stols lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Balic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stols manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Stols as Balic shoots in.
Stols leaves Balic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Stols clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Balic tries to keep at a distance but Stols has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Balic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Popay Stols comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stols 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Popay Stols! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 10
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Balic shoots in for a takedown but Barboozer shows good takedown defense.
Barboozer swats away the attempt to clinch by Balic.
That kick from Barboozer tenderised Balic's leg. Balic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barboozer pinned against the cage. Barboozer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barboozer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balic shoots in for a double leg but Barboozer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edson Barboozer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismet Balic.
The fighters circling - Barboozer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balic throws out a counter right but Barboozer avoids it with no problem.
Barboozer throws a head kick that Balic semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Ismet Balic has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balic slips a straight right by Barboozer.
Barboozer fakes the leg kick and cracks Balic in the body.
Barboozer just misses with a punch to the body.
Balic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Barboozer throws a head kick that misses
and Balic counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body kick from Barboozer.#T1#
Barboozer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balic darts in looking for a takedown but Barboozer gets double underhooks and turns Balic into the cage.
Barboozer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barboozer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balic.
Barboozer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barboozer connects with a leg kick. Balic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barboozer connects with a leg kick. Balic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Barboozer. Those never looked like landing.
And Balic tries to counter it with a takedown but Barboozer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barboozer as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balic. #T2#
Balic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barboozer leaves Balic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Balic tries to get set, Barboozer tries to push him back and clinch up but Balic manages to avoid the attempt.
Barboozer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barboozer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barboozer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balic. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboozer scores with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Barboozer.
Barboozer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barboozer. Barboozer obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balic.
Barboozer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Barboozer misses with a straight left.
Balic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Balic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barboozer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balic tries to clinch but Barboozer is having none of it.
Balic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Balic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barboozer is fending him off so far but Balic persists. Nope, Barboozer circles away and we're back to standing.
Barboozer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barboozer wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balic or perhaps it was just good defense by Barboozer, which made it look bad. #KD#
Barboozer throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Balic stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Barboozer follows into mount!
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!
Barboozer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Barboozer dominating with strikes here.
Balic tries to lock up and control but Barboozer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barboozer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barboozer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edson Barboozer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ismet Balic'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#
Balic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barboozer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balic can do to turn this around?
Barboozer circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Balic drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barboozer follows Balic to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edson Barboozer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balic shoots in for a takedown but Kumi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sisa Kumi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balic drops his hands momentarily and Kumi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Kumi misses.
Kumi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balic manages to avoid it.
Balic ducks under a wild hook from Kumi.
Balic ducks under a wild hook from Kumi.
Balic shoots in for a takedown but Kumi shows good takedown defense.
Balic fails to land the takedown.
Sisa Kumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismet Balic.
Kumi connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balic avoids the body shot from Kumi.
Kumi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balic.
Balic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kumi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumi gets a clinch.
Kumi lands a left hand.
Kumi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kumi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kumi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balic backwards.
Balic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kumi smiles and moves away.
Balic defending well as Kumi loads up on a big left hand.
Balic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Balic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kumi defends well and Balic ends up having to push Kumi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kumi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kumi but Kumi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sisa Kumi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balic is defended easily by Kumi.
Balic throws out a leg kick but Kumi moves out of range and Balic only half commits.
Balic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kumi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balic somewhat.
Kumi leaves Balic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab by Kumi.
Balic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balic rushes Kumi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kumi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kumi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Kumi.
Kumi lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Kumi.
Kumi lands a left hand.
Kumi is struggling to control the position.
Kumi lands with a left to the head.
Kumi slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kumi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kumi on the inside.
Balic letting Kumi take a breather here.
Balic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balic taking a breather.
Balic goes for a takedown attempt but Kumi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Balic.
Balic walks into a stiff left hand from Kumi.
Balic misses with a double jab.
Kumi works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisa Kumi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kumi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kumi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balic can do to turn this around?
Balic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kumi tries to avoid it but Balic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kumi to the ground. Kumi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kumi misses with a looping left.
Kumi cracks Balic with a good jab.
Kumi lands a lovely overhand right.
Balic has closed the distance and engaged Kumi in a clinch.
Kumi lands a hook that snaps the head of Balic backwards.
Kumi pushes Balic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumi stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kumi.
Kumi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balic backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kumi as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Kumi.
Balic can't break the clinch.
Kumi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumi lands a right hand.
Kumi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Kumi.
Kumi lands a nice shot to the body.
Balic is breathing heavily.
Kumi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kumi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A left hand lands to the body for Kumi.
Kumi controlling the action here for a moment.
Balic can't get the takedown.
Sisa Kumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ismet Balic.
Kumi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balic backwards.
Balic is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Kumi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kumi.
Kumi cracks Balic with a nice body shot.
Kumi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kumi.
Kumi gets through Balic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kumi lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kumi - that landed with a thud.
Kumi has Balic pressed against the cage.
Kumi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Kumi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kumi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kumi.
Kumi lands with a light punch inside.
Balic jumps guard but Kumi stands there with Balic around his waist. Balic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kumi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Kumi on the inside.
Kumi lands a right hand.
Sisa Kumi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Kumi on the inside.
Kumi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balic backwards.
Kumi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balic backwards.
Kumi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Balic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kumi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kumi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balic backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balic takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumi lands a nice uppercut.
Kumi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kumi effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Kumi.
Kumi pushes Balic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balic has had enough of the clinch but Kumi keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Kumi as the two fighters clinch.
Kumi lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kumi.
Kumi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kumi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kumi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kumi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisa Kumi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kumi lands with an overhand left.
Kumi scores with a nice strike.
Balic is rocked!
Kumi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balic doesn't seem bothered though.
Balic is still on wobbly legs! Can Kumi finish him?
Kumi steps in with a hook that catches Balic right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kumi follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Balic looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisa Kumi!
A victorious Sisa Kumi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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