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Event:
CTFA 7: Gracie Vs Grang
Date: Jun 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
A shot to the body from Balboa misses
and Johnston counters with a straight right hand.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa looks to land a body kick but Johnston moved away.
It looked like Johnston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Balboa jabs Johnston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnston lands with an uppercut that bounces Balboa off the cage and back into range.
We've been told by Johnston's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston sizes up Balboa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
No joy there for Johnston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balboa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Balboa shoots for a takedown but Johnston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston lands an overhand right.
Balboa needs to keep his hands up - Johnston had a free shot at his head there.
Johnston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balboa.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Balboa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Balboa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnston as he jumps to the side.
Johnston lands a jab to Balboa's midsection.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnston defends it nicely.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balboa wants to counter the offense by Johnston and move into the clinch position.
Balboa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uestus Johnston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balboa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
#T2#
Johnston misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnston but Johnston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa fails to land the takedown.
Johnston throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Balboa back to the cage. Johnston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Balboa backs up against the cage.
Balboa misses with a takedown
and Johnston counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnston lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Johnston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnston lands a really nice looking cross but Balboa seems unphased.
Johnston lands a body shot.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balboa.
Johnston lands a body shot.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balboa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnston scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Johnston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balboa doesn't seem phased though.
Johnston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Johnston stuns Balboa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnston swings for the body but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa throws out a counter right but Johnston avoids it with no problem.
Balboa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Johnston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balboa wants to counter the offense by Johnston and move into the clinch position.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balboa circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnston but Johnston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balboa's head.
Balboa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnston scores with a jab. Balboa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Balboa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uestus Johnston dominated that round.
That's time! Johnston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Balboa misses with a head kick.
Johnston tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uestus Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Johnston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnston throws a good cross that connects.
Johnston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Balboa rushes Johnston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnston tries a body shot but Balboa blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa misses with a knee strike.
Johnston struggles to land a body shot inside as Balboa controls his hands.
Johnston stops a takedown attempt from Balboa.
Johnston struggles to land a body shot inside as Balboa controls his hands.
#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Balboa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Johnston counter with a right hand.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
It looked like Johnston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnston 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.
Johnston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balboa on the side of the head.
Balboa fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uestus Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Johnston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnston darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Johnston keeps it at a distance.
Balboa has a takedown stuffed.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnston avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Johnston. Those never looked like landing.
Johnston scores with a decent looking hook.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
Johnston lands with a cross.
Johnston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Balboa takes one to the chin there.
Balboa fails with the takedown
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balboa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Balboa.
#T3#
Balboa swinging wildly here.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa misses with a takedown
enabling Johnston to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Johnston thuds his right hand into Balboa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnston throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#Balboa is rocked!
Johnston tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnston finish him?
Uestus Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnston throws a series of strikes that have Balboa backpedaling.
Balboa shoots and misses
and Johnston counters with a crisp right that sends Balboa to the canvas! Johnston follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uestus Johnston! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Heath shows good takedown defense.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heath defends it nicely.
Heath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Heath tries to sprawl out of it but Balboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heath manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wrex Heath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heath's waist but Heath gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Heath tries to counter by clinching up but Balboa breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Heath forces Balboa back against the cage and clinches.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Heath to keep the fight standing.
Heath scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
Balboa jumps guard but Heath stands there with Balboa around his waist. Balboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Heath'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.
Heath is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Heath connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#Balboa is rocked!
Heath landing knees to the head.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Heath finish him?
Heath lands a big knee to the head and Balboa goes down! Heath pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrex Heath! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Balboa scores with a hook.
Moore wants to slow Balboa down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa tries to counter with a takedown but Moore is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Moore clinches with his opponent.
Moore 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.#BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balboa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moore as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa dives in and grabs Moore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
Balboa throws a big counter combination but Moore scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Moore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Balboa throws Moore to one side and escapes!#T1##TD#
Balboa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Balboa is in Moore's guard.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balboa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balboa working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa.
Balboa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moore on the ground.
Balboa wants to control the position but Moore says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Balboa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Moore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Moore is working for a kimura but Balboa is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Balboa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balboa wants to get back to full guard but Moore has passed into side control.
Balboa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Moore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balboa is trying to improve his position.
Moore creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Balboa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Moore is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balboa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa is not content to let Moore control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shawn Moore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Balboa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Balboa clinches.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Moore has double underhooks.
Balboa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moore prevents it.
#TD#
Balboa pulls guard effortlessly.
Balboa is adopting a defensive guard.
Balboa controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass. #T1#
Balboa wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
Moore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.
Balboa trying to control the position.
Moore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Moore changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balboa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Balboa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moore's best efforts.
Balboa is looking to control Moore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balboa avoid being mounted?
Moore wants to take a breather but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Balboa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa has control of Moore's left arm, preventing Moore from doing any damage.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Moore isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Balboa is adopting a defensive guard.
Moore trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.
Moore looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Moore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Balboa dives in and grabs Moore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.
Moore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balboa defends it well.
Moore 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.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Moore.
Moore looks to throw a body kick
and Balboa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balboa. Balboa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa shoots for a takedown but Moore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Balboa stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that second round.
That's time! Balboa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Balboa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Balboa duly obliges. #CL2#
Moore rushes Balboa and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Balboa gets control of Moore's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Moore content to stall in guard here.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore wants to stand but Balboa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa 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.#T1#
Balboa pulls Moore in close to prevent any damage.
Moore slips nicely into half guard.
Moore trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moore is working away from the top position though.
Moore is trying to control. Balboa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Balboa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balboa lands in his opponent's guard.
Moore is trying to control the position but Balboa postures up.
Balboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balboa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balboa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Moore throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Moore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Balboa stays in close to Moore's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Balboa.
Moore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Balboa forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
Moore is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Moore into the cage.
Balboa jumps guard but Moore stands there with Balboa around his waist. Balboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moore prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Balboa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balboa.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner misses with some punches.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Turner keeps him there for the moment.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa is pushing Turner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
Turner tries to work over Balboa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Balboa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turner's brow.
Balboa tries to score a body lock takedown but Turner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Balboa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turner prevents it.
Turner lands a nice uppercut.
Balboa leaning against his opponent.
Balboa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Balboa.
#TD#
Balboa jumps guard.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turner trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVR##T2#
Turner being controlled here, momentarily.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing.
Balboa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SU#
Balboa stands up from Turner's guard - Balboa perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Balboa counters with a one-two to the body.
Turner swings for the body but Balboa moves out of range.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Balboa's hands.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Balboa saw that one coming.
Balboa motions for Turner to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Jonny Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.#TD#
Turner gets caught napping as Balboa dives in and scores a takedown. Turner manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Balboa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Balboa stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position.
Balboa throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Balboa content to stall in guard here.
Balboa passes Turner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balboa trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Balboa stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Balboa.
Turner takes a swing at Balboa's ribcage but misses.
Balboa feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner scores with a hook.
Balboa tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turner wants it to stay on the feet.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Balboa rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner tries a body shot but Balboa blocks it.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa jumps guard but Turner stands there with Balboa around his waist. Balboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner misses with some punches.
#TD#
Balboa drags the fight down to the ground.
Turner being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Turner prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Turner trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa is controlling Turner's posture.
Balboa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Balboa has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balboa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Balboa has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner.
Balboa blocks a body shot from Turner.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balboa taking a breather.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Balboa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turner. #T3#
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
Balboa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turner works on Balboa's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Balboa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner pushes Balboa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Balboa pulls Turner into guard.
Balboa has his hands on Turner's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Balboa is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Balboa is pulling down on Turner's head to control his posture.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balboa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turner misses with an uppercut. Balboa saw that one coming.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Turner scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Turner.
Balboa just leaning against Turner, taking a breather.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balboa can't get the takedown.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Turner.
Balboa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Turner has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa wants to break free but Turner has control.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Balboa drags the fight down to the ground.
Balboa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Balboa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Balboa slips nicely into half guard.
Balboa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balboa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Balboa slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Turner wants to control but Balboa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balboa controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Balboa clinches. #T4#
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.#TD#
Balboa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Balboa has control of Turner's left arm, preventing Turner from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Balboa is pulling down on Turner's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Balboa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa! |
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