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Event:
Iron Fist Championship IV
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balboa connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Perry Silva has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Balboa lands a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balboa quickly recovers to half guard.
Balboa is trying to control but can't.
Balboa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lionheart Combat Sports. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Balboa is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Balboa wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working.
Balboa keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Balboa is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Silva 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 sneaks out the side door and pushes Silva away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Balboa thumps Silva with a low kick.
Balboa moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Balboa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Balboa clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Balboa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Balboa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Balboa is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balboa in particular looking to stall.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Balboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Balboa trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Balboa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Balboa is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Silva shoots in and bounces Balboa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Balboa is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Balboa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Balboa wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perry Silva's cut.
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!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
Balboa misses with the combination.
Jose Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Balboa in a clinch.
#TD#
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Balboa pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Balboa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Balboa. #T1#
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Balboa is just out of range.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa throws a nice head kick!
#CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Silva is looking to control Balboa's arms but Balboa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Balboa slows down the pace here.
Balboa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Balboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Balboa crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Balboa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Silva is on him like a limpet, forcing Balboa back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Balboa gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Balboa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Jose Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Balboa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Balboa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Balboa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Balboa stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balboa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Perry Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Silva is looking to cinch up a triangle. Balboa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silva's body to avoid the submission. Silva has instead reached around Balboa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silva arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Perry Silva!
In defeat, Jose Balboa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Welp'. |
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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 |
Vladamir Ivanov had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 190.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Jose Balboa was cancelled. |
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Event:
GFC 205 TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUND
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Fury's corner calls for a 1-2. Fury obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balboa shoots in but Fury avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Fury.
Fury blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Fury darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fury punishes Balboa's body with a nice straight punch.
Balboa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Balboa's belly button to the back.
Fury bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balboa misses with a kick to the body
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fury cracks Balboa with a good jab.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fury connects with a right hand. Balboa shakes it off.
Fury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Fury has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balboa.
Fury digs a good body shot into Balboa's ribs.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fury connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Balboa.
Fury paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Balboa misses with a wild body shot.
Fury lands a jab to the head.
Fury lands with a shot to the body.
Fury wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fury comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balboa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Balboa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fury jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fury lands with a shot to the body.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
Tommy Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa walks into a stiff left hand from Fury.
Fury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fury thuds a left hand into Balboa's body.
Fury lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balboa at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Fury as he connects with a hook.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fury throws a shot to the body.
Fury scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fury cracks Balboa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Balboa takes one to the chin there.
Fury is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Balboa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fury wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fury changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Fury. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fury.
Balboa takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Fury lands a jab to the nose.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fury lands with a hook. Balboa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Balboa is rocked!
Fury walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Balboa drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fury swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Balboa's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Fury!
The defeated Jose Balboa had this to say: 'Welp'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Balboa clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King being controlled against the cage.
Balboa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Balboa lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Balboa is struggling to control the position.
Balboa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Balboa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Balboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balboa connects with a high kick.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1##CL#
Balboa tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balboa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat of the thigh.
King misses with a takedown attempt
and Balboa counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. King is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Balboa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
King is breathing heavily.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
King has Balboa up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Balboa.
Balboa lands a knee to the body.
Balboa lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Balboa landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King is looking to control Balboa's arms but Balboa gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Knees to the body from Balboa.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Balboa.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Balboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Balboa goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Balboa gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
King can't break the clinch.
Balboa connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
Nice body punch from Balboa - that landed with a thud.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balboa obliges.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Balboa lands an uppercut.
Balboa scores a nice knee to the body.
Balboa can't get the takedown.
Balboa works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa lands a shot to the body.
Balboa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2#
Balboa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed King clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
King trying to control the hands but Balboa won't let him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Balboa controlling from the back.
Balboa not allowing King to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Balboa dominated that round.
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.#R2#
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBalboa.#CL2#
Balboa clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balboa obliges.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balboa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but King is defending well.
King wants to break free but Balboa has control.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa is stalling here.
#BC2#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa lands a front kick.
Balboa jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An inside leg kick lands from Balboa. #T1#
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Balboa slams his shin into King's torso.
Balboa connects with a leg kick.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa scores with a head kick. King tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Balboa darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Balboa using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Balboa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by King after a bit of a struggle.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
King is pressed up against the cage. Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moses King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Balboa.
A head kick misses from King.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for King on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balboa is defended easily by King.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balboa manages to circle out of the way.#T2##CL#
King drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage.
Balboa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa leaning against his opponent.
King wants to take the fight to the mat but Balboa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Balboa decides to pull guard.
Balboa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
King working for submissions but it's allowed Balboa to get to half guard.
Balboa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Balboa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Balboa is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Balboa with the ground and pound but King uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Balboa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balboa is continuing to stall.
Balboa preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa is stalling in the full guard.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Balboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balboa looks to land a combination. King sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Jose Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Balboa tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
Balboa cracks King with a nice body shot.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balboa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Balboa pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Balboa connects with a nice looking jab.
King does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
King misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Balboa rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Balboa.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King fails to pull guard.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
Balboa cracks King with a nice body shot.
Balboa is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
Balboa is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Balboa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
Balboa advances to mount.
Balboa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balboa controlling the position easily from mount.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the head.
King is trying to escape the mount.
Jose Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Balboa controlling from mount.
Balboa looking to ground and pound but King is blocking nicely.
Balboa controlling from the full mount.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balboa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balboa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
King tries to reverse the position but Balboa maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Balboa!
Our winner, Jose Balboa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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