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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Lipin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Baller is rocked!
Lipin walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Baller drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lipin swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Baller's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scratch Lipin! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1033 Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck for Sultan with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sultan or perhaps it was just good defense by Baller, which made it look bad.
Sultan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billy Baller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Sultan .
Baller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sultan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baller avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Baller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sultan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sultan is trying to control Baller's posture but Baller avoids it. #SUB#
Baller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Sultan is trying to get back to half guard.
Sultan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sultan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sultan tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SU2#
Sultan stands up from half guard.
Baller dodges the punch combination from Sultan .
#T2#
Baller dives in and grabs Sultan 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sultan pushes down on Baller's head and hops out.
Sultan avoids the head kick by Baller.
Sultan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Baller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sultan shoots for a double leg takedown but Baller sprawls well. He's pushed Sultan 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Baller darts in and clinches Sultan up against the cage.#TD#
Baller gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sultan regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sultan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baller wants to get up but he can't break Sultan 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baller tries to free his leg and advance position but Sultan is retaining full guard. #T3#
Baller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sultan trying to keep a closed guard but Baller is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baller trying to control the position from guard on top but Sultan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Baller has closed the distance and engaged Sultan in a clinch.
Baller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sultan pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sultan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baller smiles and moves away.
Baller leaves Sultan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Baller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sultan was covering up waiting for the punch and Baller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sultan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baller manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Baller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sultan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sultan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baller's waist but Baller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sultan off to one side.
Baller feinted with a counter takedown.
Sultan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sultan leaves Baller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baller keeps the fight on the outside.
Baller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sultan in his tracks. #CL#
Baller darts in and clinches Sultan up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Baller manages to break the clinch.
Sultan loads up on a big right hand but Baller slips the punch.
Sultan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sultan can do to turn this around?
Sultan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baller paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1##TD#
Baller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sultan 's guard.
Sultan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sultan wants to stand but Baller is controlling the position.
Sultan looking to control.
Baller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sultan on the ground.#SUB2#
Sultan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Billy Baller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sultan trying to keep a closed guard but Baller is proving a slippery customer.
Baller trying to control but Sultan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Baller won't allow Sultan to get back to his feet.
Sultan is trying to control the position but Baller postures up.
Sultan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Baller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sultan trying to control but Baller is working from the bottom.
Baller managing to control the position.
Baller wants to sweep here but Sultan controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Sultan trying to control but Baller is working from the bottom.
Baller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baller keeping full guard, as Sultan tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sultan darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Baller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sultan trying to keep a closed guard but Baller is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB2#
Baller is sitting in close to Sultan 's body. Sultan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Baller is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Baller is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sultan .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruno Sultan ! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1033 Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Baller shoots in for a double leg but Marks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baller thumps Marks with a low kick.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baller.
Baller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Baller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Baller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Marks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Baller stands up. #T1#
Marks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Baller has closed the distance and engaged Marks in a clinch.
#TD2#
Baller jumps guard and drags Marks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marks wanted to stand there but Baller had control of the position.
Marks 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.
Baller looking for a sweep. Not yet Baller, not yet.
Baller keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully. #T2#
Marks is really struggling to control Baller but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marks throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Baller darts in and clinches Marks up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Baller as Marks tries to tie him up.
Marks tries to pull guard but Baller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Baller lands a shot to the body.#T3##BC2#
Baller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Baller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marks goes for a takedown attempt but Baller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baller.
Marks tries to bum rush Baller with a series of wild strikes but Baller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Baller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baller pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Baller gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Baller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Baller tries to pass to full mount but Marks defends it. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marks wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baller wants to pass to mount but Marks is defending the position.
Baller is trying to control the action in half guard but Marks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Baller trying to pass the guard but Marks defending well.
Marks works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Baller dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD2#
Baller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marks!
Marks throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Marks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baller avoids it really well and circles away.
Baller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marks.
Marks tries to clinch up but Baller circles away and keeps his distance.
Marks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baller somewhat.#T1##CL2#
Baller closes the distance and pushes Marks back into the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baller.
Marks is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Baller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marks goes for a double leg but Baller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baller continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Baller has hold of one of Marks's legs. Marks is fighting the takedown attempt but Baller gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Marks pushes Baller off and gets back to his feet.
Baller throws a nice looking combination but Marks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marks shoots in for a takedown but Baller shows good takedown defense.
Marks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Baller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Baller has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Baller drags the fight down to the ground.
Baller keeping moving, preventing Marks from controlling successfully.
Marks wants to get up but he can't break Baller's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Baller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baller has his hands on Marks's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Baller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baller striking off his back but it's not causing Marks any problems.
Baller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marks is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Baller performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Marks has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Baller escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Baller!
Marks struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Baller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Marks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marks just misses with a punch to the body.
Marks tries to clinch up.
Baller connects with a solid leg kick.
Baller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marks.
Marks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baller as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Marks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Baller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Baller stands up and beckons Marks to his feet.
Baller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Baller gets tackled into the cage by Marks. Marks maintains the clinch. #T1##TD#
Marks pulls guard successfully.
Marks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Baller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baller is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SU2#
Baller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Baller takes the fight into the clinch.
Marks wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Baller to work.
Marks is trying to break free.
Baller pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Marks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baller stalling.
Marks is trying to pull guard but Baller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marks tries to circle away but Baller has him pinned against the cage.
Marks tries to pull guard but Baller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Baller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baller misses with a body kick.#T4#
Baller stuffs the takedown attempt from Marks. Marks gets slowly back to his feet.
Marks shoots in looking for a takedown. Baller tries to sprawl out of it but Marks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Baller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marks's half guard.
Baller thows a huge punch but Marks dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Baller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marks has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Baller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baller 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Billy Baller!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Billy Baller!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Billy Baller!
Billy Baller wins by unanimous decision! |
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