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Event:
-GFC 4-
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Underwood avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Balboa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Underwood blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Balboa swings for the body but Underwood moves out of range.
#CL2#
Balboa has Underwood up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Underwood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balboa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Underwood is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balboa is one step ahead there.
Balboa throwing strikes from guard but Underwood blocks nicely. #T1#
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Balboa stays in close to Underwood's body and controls the position.
Balboa wants to pass the guard but Underwood is keeping the position.
Balboa controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa lands with a kick to the temple. Underwood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Balboa lands a nice looking body kick.
Underwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balboa is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Balboa lands a head kick. Underwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balboa throws a head kick that half lands.
Balboa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Underwood.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.#CL#
Underwood moves into the clinch.#TD#
Underwood pulls Balboa into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Balboa drops back looking for a leg! Underwood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Underwood manages to kick Balboa off! Balboa jumps back into Underwood's guard.
Balboa controlling from the top position. #T3#
Balboa wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Balboa. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underwood avoids it.
Balboa goes for a takedown attempt but Underwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Underwood tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balboa is looking to slow Underwood down with leg kicks.
Balboa scores with a decent looking hook.
Balboa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
Balboa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Balboa throws the kick towards the body but Underwood avoids it.
Balboa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Underwood swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Balboa takes the fight into the clinch.
Underwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Underwood won't want to take too many of those.
Balboa crunches a lovely knee into Underwood's ribcage.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa stalling the fight.
Underwood prevents the takedown attempt.
Balboa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Underwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Underwood's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Balboa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Underwood clinches up with Balboa and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Balboa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jose Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Underwood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Balboa clinches.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but Underwood avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the ropes.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Underwood.
Balboa tries a knee to the head but Underwood blocks it.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa with a knee to the head.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Underwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Underwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Underwood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Underwood won't allow it.
Jacob Underwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Balboa.#T2#
Underwood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Balboa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Balboa landing knees to the body.
Underwood misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa tries to stall but Underwood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Underwood keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Underwood breaks from the clinch.
Balboa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa throws a head kick but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Underwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa throws the kick towards the body but Underwood avoids it.
Underwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Balboa rushes Underwood and presses him up against the ropes.
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Underwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Balboa lands a shoulder strike.
Balboa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Underwood up against the ropes.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Underwood trying to control the position but instead, Balboa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Underwood into the ropes.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Underwood backwards. #TD#
Underwood has clasped his hands together around Balboa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Underwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working.
Balboa is trying to buck Underwood off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Balboa gets a clinch.
Underwood holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Underwood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Balboa tries a knee to the head but Underwood blocks it.
Balboa tries a body shot but Underwood blocks it.
Balboa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Balboa lands a left hand.
Balboa stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balboa obliges.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underwood avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Underwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underwood avoids it.
Balboa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Balboa jumps guard but Underwood stands there with Balboa around his waist. Balboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Underwood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underwood avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Balboa crunches a lovely knee into Underwood's ribcage.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Balboa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Underwood is defending well for now.
Balboa misses with a knee strike.
Underwood being controlled against the ropes.#T2#
Underwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Underwood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#TD#
Underwood lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Balboa pushes Underwood off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Balboa.
#TD#
Underwood 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 wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jose Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SU#
Underwood decides to stand up, so the ref orders Balboa to his feet.
Jose Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Underwood defends it well.
Balboa throws a head kick that half lands.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Underwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Balboa clinches up with Underwood and pushes him back against the ropes.
Balboa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4##BC2#
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Underwood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Balboa throws Underwood to one side and escapes!
Underwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood checks a leg kick.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Underwood looks to land a combination but Balboa avoids it well.
As Underwood backs off Balboa throws a huge counter combo but Underwood manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Underwood moves into the clinch.
Balboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Underwood up against the ropes.
Balboa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Balboa!
After winning the bout, Jose Balboa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
-GFC 3-
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Underwood misses with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Underwood throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Underwood.
Underwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Underwood is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Underwood.
Underwood misses with some punches.
#TD#
Underwood is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Balboa can't fight it off and eventually Underwood manages to take the fight to the floor. Balboa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Balboa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Underwood won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Underwood pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Balboa instigates a clinch. #T1#
Balboa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balboa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Underwood.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Underwood avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Underwood tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balboa manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Underwood has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Balboa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Underwood up against the cage.
Balboa with a knee to the head.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Underwood won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Balboa is looking for a takedown.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Underwood won't want to take too many of those.
Balboa'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.
Underwood avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa missing with knees to the body.
Balboa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balboa misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Underwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.#CL#
Balboa gets tackled into the cage by Underwood. Underwood maintains the clinch.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Underwood rushes Balboa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Underwood turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Underwood manages to end up in side control.
Underwood is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balboa is trying to control Underwood's posture but Underwood avoids it. #T4##ES2#
Balboa explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Balboa has Underwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Balboa working Underwood over with knees to the body.
Balboa taking a breather.
Underwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Balboa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knees to the body from Balboa.
Balboa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Underwood misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Balboa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Balboa delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Balboa forces Underwood back against the cage and clinches.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Underwood.
#TD#
Underwood jumps guard and drags Balboa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Underwood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing.
Balboa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Balboa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balboa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Underwood is just riding it out for now. Balboa eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Underwood defending well though. #T1#
Underwood wants to get back to his feet.
Underwood is staying active underneath Balboa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Balboa seems to be working for a kimura but Underwood defends the submission attempt.
Underwood wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balboa in particular looking to stall.#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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Underwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa slows down the pace here.
Underwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Come on Balboa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Balboa is trying to drag Underwood to the mat but Underwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Underwood is defending well for now.
Underwood managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Balboa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Balboa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Underwood avoids the damage to the body.
Underwood stalling in the clinch but Balboa improves position.
Balboa just leaning against Underwood, taking a breather.
Underwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Underwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balboa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Underwood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
Balboa avoiding damage.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
Underwood can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
Balboa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Underwood managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Underwood wants to stall.
Balboa tries to work over Underwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underwood avoids it.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underwood avoids it.#TD#
Underwood gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Balboa regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa wants to stand up but Underwood is controlling him.
Underwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Balboa is retaining full guard.
Underwood is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Balboa has his feet on Underwood's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice body kick from Balboa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Underwood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balboa.#CL2#
Balboa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Underwood, pushing him back against the cage.
Balboa scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Underwood's elbow.
Underwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa taking a breather.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Underwood.
Balboa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Underwood up against the cage.#T2#
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underwood avoids it.#BC2#
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Balboa has managed to clinch.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Balboa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Balboa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Balboa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Underwood pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Balboa pushes Underwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Jose Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Underwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Underwood looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balboa obliges.
Balboa working Underwood over with knees to the body.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Underwood avoids the damage to the body.
Underwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Underwood stalling in the clinch but Balboa improves position.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Underwood rushes Balboa and presses him up against the cage.
Underwood working aggressively here.
Balboa misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Underwood taking a breather.
Jacob Underwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for Balboa to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Balboa!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Balboa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
-GFC 2-
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Wokhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Underwood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wokhardt misses with a looping right.
BOOM! Wokhardt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Underwood. Underwood tries to recover but Wokhardt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Underwood lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uno Wokhardt!
During a confident post fight interview, Uno Wokhardt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GFC 155 TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUND
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Underwood enables Ivanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Underwood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Underwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanov landing with the ground and pound.
Underwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Underwood looks winded!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Underwood 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ivanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Underwood defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ivanov. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Underwood raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladamir Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Underwood darts in and clinches Ivanov up against the ropes.
Ivanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Ivanov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Underwood clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Ivanov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Underwood is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ivanov.
You can see the frustration on Underwood's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Underwood is trying to get back to his feet but Ivanov has full control of the position and if anything, Underwood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ivanov trying to control momentarily.
Ivanov is hanging on to Underwood's back as he tries to escape.
Ivanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ivanov wants to control but Underwood is keeping busy.#SUB#
Ivanov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Underwood is in a bad position with Ivanov working for a choke. Underwood manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Underwood wants to get up but he can't break Ivanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Underwood advances to half guard.
Ivanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Underwood is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ivanov actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacob Underwood will probably get the nod.
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#
Underwood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Underwood checks a leg kick.
Ivanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ivanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Underwood doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Ivanov drives through and clinches with Underwood against the ropes.
Underwood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Underwood fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Underwood fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Ivanov.
Ivanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Ivanov pulls guard successfully.
Underwood is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanov is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Ivanov is standing up over Underwood. Underwood looks to escape but Ivanov dives into side control.
Underwood is looking to reverse the position.
Ivanov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Underwood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Ivanov tries for a kimura but Underwood is defending well.
Vladamir Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Underwood taking a bit of punishment here - Ivanov scoring with strikes. #T2#
Ivanov gets to mount! Underwood was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ivanov controlling from mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Underwood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Underwood is squirming around, avoiding Ivanov's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ivanov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Underwood manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Underwood is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Ivanov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Underwood! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Underwood is in a horrible position here. Ivanov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Underwood really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ivanov working the ground and pound effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Ivanov is working for a guillotine from mount but Underwood frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladamir Ivanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ivanov throws a front kick that sends Underwood stumbling back into the ropes.
Vladamir Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Underwood defends well and Ivanov ends up having to push Underwood into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ivanov wants to stall.
#TD2#
Underwood pulls Ivanov into guard.
Ivanov trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Underwood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Underwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ivanov is stalling in the full guard.
Ivanov trying to control but Underwood is working from the bottom.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ivanov lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Underwood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Ivanov has closed the distance and engaged Underwood in a clinch.
#TD#
Ivanov gets control of Underwood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ivanov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ivanov trying to keep a closed guard but Underwood is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Underwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES#
Ivanov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Underwood has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Ivanov manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ivanov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Underwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladamir Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Underwood pushes him off.#CL#
Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Underwood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanov just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ivanov jumps guard but Underwood stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Underwood tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanov stalls.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Underwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanov darts in trying to clinch
and Underwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladamir Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladamir Ivanov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Underwood has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zeraq working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Underwood jumps guard and drags Zeraq to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Underwood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Zeraq from controlling successfully.
Zeraq stops Underwood from standing up. #SUB#
Underwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeraq gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeraq throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Underwood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeraq 's guard. #REVR#
Zeraq not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Underwood is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zeraq controlling the position.#T2#
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.#SU#
Zeraq is working an open guard so Underwood takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zeraq throws a sloppy head kick and Underwood moves out of range easily.
Zeraq scores with a sloppy right hand. Underwood should have avoided that one.
Zeraq tries to clinch up but Underwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Underwood but Underwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zeraq is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeraq dives in for a single leg takedown but Underwood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
Zeraq throws a half hearted mid kick.
Underwood fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Zeraq dives in and grabs Underwood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Underwood pushes down on Zeraq 's head and hops out.
Jacob Underwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
Zeraq stuffs the takedown.
Zeraq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeraq misses with a kick to the body.
Underwood shoots in but Zeraq avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Zeraq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeraq tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left lands for Zeraq .
Underwood shoots in but Zeraq avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Underwood is breathing heavily.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown but Underwood shows good takedown defense.
Underwood fakes the leg kick and cracks Zeraq in the body. #T4#
Underwood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zeraq sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeraq dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Underwood clinches up against the cage.
Zeraq blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Underwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Underwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Underwood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeraq but Zeraq pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Underwood takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Underwood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zeraq just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacob Underwood will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Underwood as Zeraq shoots in.#CL#
Underwood has managed to clinch.
Zeraq tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Underwood's elbow. #BC#
Underwood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeraq scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Underwood has closed the distance and engaged Zeraq in a clinch.
Zeraq stops a takedown attempt from Underwood.
Zeraq tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Underwood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeraq jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Underwood pushes Zeraq up against the cage in a clinch.
Zeraq is trying to pull guard but Underwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jacob Underwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
Underwood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zeraq is defending well.#T1##BC#
Underwood manages to break the clinch.
Zeraq uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Underwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Zeraq throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underwood.
Zeraq lands with a right that hurts Underwood. Underwood looks to clinch but Zeraq throws a short knee that drops Underwood. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Max Zeraq ! |
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