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Event:
Junglefights 5
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Balboa clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Harera.
#BC#
Harera manages to break the clinch.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Harera. Harera gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Harera keeps it at a distance.
Harera throws a combination that misses
and Balboa counters with a one-two to the body.
Harera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Harera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balboa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harera blocks the strikes from Balboa.
Still in half guard, Harera seems content to control.#T1#
Balboa is trying to stand up here but Harera is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Harera there.
Harera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balboa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Balboa is looking to get back to is feet but Harera passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa tries to improve position but can't.
Harera happy to just control the position for now. #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.
Balboa is not content to let Harera control the position.
Harera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Balboa some visible discomfort.
Balboa bucks up and tries to throw Harera off but instead Harera has got his back!
Can Balboa hold on?! Harera is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Harera lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Balboa hold on?!
#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balboa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Balboa rolls, trying to escape but Harera keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Harera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Balboa is in bad spot here.
Harera lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Balboa.
Harera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Balboa is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Harera looking for the choke from the back. #T4##SUB#
Harera looking for the choke from the back.
Harera 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.
Balboa is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Harera looking for the RNC.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Harera misses with an elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Harera dominated that round.
That's time! Harera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Harera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Balboa tries to kick Harera off in order to stand up. Harera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lucas Harera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harera working away.
Harera advances to full mount.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balboa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Balboa gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Harera has his opponent's back but Balboa is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Harera.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa lands a jab.#T1#
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Harera circles away.
Harera throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Balboa has managed to clinch.
Balboa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harera misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Harera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Balboa clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Harera has Balboa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balboa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Harera breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Harera drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage.
Balboa is looking for a takedown.
Balboa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lucas Harera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Good exchange - Balboa coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Harera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Balboa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Harera passes Balboa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Balboa pushes Harera off looking to stand but Harera dives back in and keeps control.
Harera trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Harera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Balboa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harera looking to control but Balboa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Harera raining down hammerfists from mount.
Balboa tries to lock up and control but Harera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harera raining down hammerfists from mount.
Harera looking to control but Balboa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balboa is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Harera turns him over and now has his back.
Harera controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Harera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Balboa tries to keep at a distance but Harera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harera'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.
The referee calls for Harera to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Harera for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Harera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Balboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harera backwards. #TD#
Harera successfully pulls guard.
Harera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Harera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Balboa stands up and waves to Harera to follow him.
Harera throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Balboa instigates a clinch. #TD#
Harera pulls Balboa into guard.
Balboa lands a couple of digs.
Harera wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa trying to control but Harera is working from the bottom. #T2#
Balboa scoring with some ground and pound.
Balboa passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Harera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?
Balboa stops Harera from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harera punching from the bottom.
Balboa prevents Harera from improving his position.
Harera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balboa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balboa's back!
Harera throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T3#
Balboa wants to escape the position.
Balboa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harera.
Balboa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Balboa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harera's arms.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
I would not like to be Balboa right now.
Harera lands with a hammerfist to the side of Balboa's head.
Will Harera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Harera is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Balboa. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Balboa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Harera's guard. Nice work there by Balboa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harera looking to control.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Harera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harera controlling Balboa's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Harera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Harera! |
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Event:
Junglefights 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Balboa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Balboa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Robertson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Robertson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Balboa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU#
Balboa decides to stand back up.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Robertson .
#TD#
Balboa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet.
Balboa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet.
Balboa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Balboa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Balboa has control of the leg. #ES2#
Robertson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Robertson darts in trying to clinch
and Balboa counters with a two punch combo.
Balboa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balboa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robertson swivels and escapes.
Balboa cracks Robertson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Robertson with a poor takedown
and Balboa counters with a three punch combo that has Robertson backing up. Robertson nods at Balboa to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Balboa clinches up with Robertson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robertson working Balboa over with knees to the body.
Robertson lands an elbow inside that Balboa shrugs off.
Balboa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Robertson manages to pull guard.
Balboa prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
Robertson looks winded!
Robertson 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.#SU#
Balboa stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Balboa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robertson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robertson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.#T3##CL#
Balboa drives through and clinches with Robertson against the cage.
Balboa jumps guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson tries to land knees in the clinch but Balboa avoids the damage to the body.
Robertson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balboa is defending well for now.
Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robertson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robertson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Balboa jumps guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robertson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Balboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robertson .
#T4##TD#
Balboa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robertson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Balboa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Balboa working a defensive guard here.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
Robertson throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Robertson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Robertson throws a head kick but Balboa moves out of range.
Robertson tries to clinch up.#TD#
Balboa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robertson to the ground. Balboa is now in Robertson 's guard.
Robertson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tommy Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Balboa tries to pass.
Balboa stops Robertson from standing up. #T1##SU#
Balboa stands and steps away. Robertson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Robertson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Balboa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Balboa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Robertson 's guard.
Robertson kicks Balboa off and gets to his feet.
Robertson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Balboa.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Balboa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
Robertson stuffs the takedown attempt from Balboa. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Balboa rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Robertson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robertson tries to land knees in the clinch but Balboa avoids the damage to the body.
Robertson tries to land knees in the clinch but Balboa avoids the damage to the body.
Robertson connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Balboa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robertson did well to prevent Balboa getting side control.
Robertson pushes Balboa off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Balboa pushes Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Robertson has the dominant position.
Balboa is looking for a takedown.
Robertson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balboa.
Tommy Robertson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3##TD#
Balboa jumps guard and drags Robertson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa controlling the position.
Balboa looking to control.
Robertson passes Balboa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balboa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robertson .
Robertson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robertson trying to mount his opponent but Balboa defends it.
Balboa is looking to control Robertson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balboa avoid being mounted?#T4#
Robertson is keen to just control but Balboa is a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Robertson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Balboa controlling the position for now.
Balboa wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robertson passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Robertson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Robertson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Balboa's head.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robertson doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
#CL#
Balboa instigates a clinch.
Balboa tries to break free but Robertson pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robertson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Balboa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robertson keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Robertson .
Robertson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa avoiding damage as Robertson throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Balboa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robertson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robertson lands a good knee to the midsection. Balboa won't want to take too many of those.
Robertson lands an elbow just above Balboa 's eye.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Robertson won't allow it.
Balboa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robertson scores with a shot to the side of Balboa's head.
Balboa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Balboa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Balboa takes an elbow to the temple.
Robertson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robertson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Balboa's face.
Robertson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Balboa up against the cage.#T2#
Balboa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson misses with a body punch.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Robertson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balboa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson misses with a head kick.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Balboa blocks a head kick by Robertson .
Robertson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3##CL#
Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balboa goes for a takedown attempt but Robertson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Balboa has managed to clinch.
Balboa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robertson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Robertson connects with a knee to the head.
Balboa avoiding damage as Robertson throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robertson avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balboa's waist but Balboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Robertson enables Balboa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Robertson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robertson kicks Balboa off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Balboa drives through with a takedown into Robertson 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Balboa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robertson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balboa controlling from the top position.
Robertson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Robertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balboa prevents Robertson from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robertson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Robertson !
Tommy Robertson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Masud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Masud jumps guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Balboa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Masud stalling.
#BC#
Masud breaks from the clinch.
Balboa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Ghazi Masud has been cut.
Masud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Masud persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghazi Masud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa tries to clinch but Masud is having none of it.
Masud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa tries a head kick but it misses.
Masud throws a head kick that Balboa semi-blocks.
Masud shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balboa but Balboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Masud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masud somewhat.
And Balboa responds with a good body kick, but Masud manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Masud goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Masud effectively controlling the action here.
Masud is trying to drag Balboa to the mat but Balboa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Balboa tries to score a body lock takedown but Masud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Masud has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Balboa regains guard immediately.
Balboa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Masud closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Balboa's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balboa trying to control the position here. #T2##SUB2#
Balboa working for a triangle but Masud defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balboa holds on and takes a little breather.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Masud from controlling successfully.
Balboa tries to strike from the bottom.
Masud wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving. #T3#
Masud is fighting to break Balboa's control of his arms but Balboa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Balboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masud tries to avoid it but Balboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masud to the ground. Masud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masud tries to clinch but Balboa moves away
and Balboa counters with a left and a right that stings Masud.
Masud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balboa tries to counter with a clinch but Masud shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Balboa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Masud to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Balboa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Balboa checks a leg kick.
Masud misses with a takedown attempt
and Balboa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masud is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masud fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Balboa checks it well. #T4#
Masud connects with an inside leg kick.
Masud is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa tries to work over Masud's front leg with a kick but Masud checks it. #TD#
Masud closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Balboa's guard.
Balboa pulls Masud in to control the position. #SUB#
Masud has gone for a leg lock! Balboa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Masud's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Balboa gets to his feet. Masud looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Balboa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Masud is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Masud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Masud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masud doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Rocky Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masud fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Masud goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Masud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masud tries for a takedown. No joy.
Masud wants to take the fight to the mat but Balboa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balboa looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa working hard to break the clinch.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Masud won't allow it.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Masud has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Balboa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
Balboa cracks Masud with an open hand slap.
Masud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Masud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa shoots for a takedown but Masud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Masud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masud wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Masud closes the distance and clinches.
Masud looking for a takedown.
Masud tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Masud tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Balboa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Balboa tries to circle away but Masud has him pinned against the cage.
Masud is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa throws an elbow that misses.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but Masud has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balboa lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa has Masud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masud fails to pull guard.
Balboa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Balboa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masud jumps guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Balboa tries to score a body lock takedown but Masud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Balboa can't get the takedown.
Masud has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Balboa after a bit of a struggle.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.
Masud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masud stuffs the takedown.
Masud scores with a push kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masud.#T4##TD2#
Balboa gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masud is trying to get back to full guard.
Rocky Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balboa is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa throwing shots but Masud is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Masud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Masud shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Masud, which made it look bad.
Masud fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Balboa gets tackled into the cage by Masud. Masud maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masud lands a good knee to the midsection. Balboa won't want to take too many of those.
Masud tries to score a body lock takedown but Balboa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghazi Masud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa looking for a takedown. #T1#
Masud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Balboa's face.
Balboa can't get the takedown.
Ghazi Masud has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Balboa manages to pull guard.
Masud postures up.
Masud looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Balboa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Balboa is looking for a triangle here but Masud uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Masud working the head with strikes.
Balboa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Masud thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Masud is staying tight to Balboa's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Masud looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Masud thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Balboa is pushing Masud's head away, looking to escape. Masud manages to hold on to the position though.
Balboa is trying to control Masud's posture but Masud avoids it.
Balboa tries to bench press Masud off him but Masud keeps the position. #SU#
Masud has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Masud shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balboa tries to clinch up but Masud circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Masud circles away.
Masud tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa unleashes a big counter combination but Masud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masud sprawls well. Masud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Masud with a poor takedown
and Balboa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghazi Masud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Masud as Balboa shoots in.
Masud slaps away a takedown attempt from Balboa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masud looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghazi Masud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Balboa gets a double leg takedown into Masud's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghazi Masud showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Balboa 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa! |
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