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Event:
Snarf vs Adams - Money #5
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Baller digs a good body shot into Danger's ribs.
Baller misses with a shot to the body
and Danger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baller misses with a right hand
and Danger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danger throws a leg kick but Baller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Danger coming out on top.
Baller throws a shot from downtown. Danger moves away and avoids it.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baller misses with a hook
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab.
Baller digs a good hook to Danger's body.
The fighters circling - Baller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danger's head.#CUT#It looks like Abello Danger has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger throws a hook to the side of Baller's head but Baller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Baller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finn Baller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baller slips under a jab.
Baller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danger misses with a wild body shot.
Baller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baller.
Baller looks to throw the jab but Danger is out of range.
Baller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danger throws out the jab.
Baller checks a low kick from Danger.
It looked like Baller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Danger.#T1#
Danger with a hook.
Danger sizes up Baller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Baller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danger! But no joy.
Danger throws a jab but it's blocked by Baller.
A lazy left from Baller finds it's target.
Baller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baller lands a right hook to the body.
A left lands for Baller.
Baller misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Baller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baller throws a hook but Danger avoids it easily.
Danger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Baller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baller.
Danger wants to land a leg kick but Baller is out of range.
Baller blocks a low kick nicely.
Baller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Danger is rocked!
Baller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger is still on wobbly legs! Can Baller finish him?#T2#
Baller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danger manages to avoid it.
Danger tries a quick counter leg kick but Baller is wise to it.
Danger seems to have recovered his senses.
Danger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baller doesn't seem bothered though.
Baller swings widly with a right hand
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baller swings widly with a right hand
and Danger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baller throws a body shot but no joy.
Danger slips under a jab.
Baller looks to score with a jab to the body but Danger is just out of range.
Baller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Danger misses.
Danger blocks a jab.
Danger works over Baller's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baller. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Baller.
Danger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danger scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Baller is rocked!
Danger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baller tests Danger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Danger.
Baller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Danger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danger throws a looping overhand right but Baller ducks down to avoid it.
Danger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baller on the side of the head.
Danger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Danger.
Baller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Danger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Danger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Baller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danger defending well as Baller loads up on a big left hand.
Danger lands with a right hand.
Baller throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
Danger cracks Baller with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Baller tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Danger pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Baller is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abello Danger! |
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Event:
Snarf vs God - Money #3
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Baller throws an overhand right that lands on Cosme's shoulder, as Cosme tries to avoid the shot.
Baller throws a looping overhand right but Cosme ducks down to avoid it.
Cosme changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baller tries to avoid it but Cosme manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baller to the ground. Baller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cosme seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Baller misses.
Cosme appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cosme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cosme scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Baller.
Cosme defending well as Baller loads up on a big left hand.
Baller stuns Cosme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cosme fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baller scores with a sloppy right hand. Cosme should have avoided that one.
Cosme misses with a takedown attempt - Baller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baller swings for the body but Cosme moves out of range.
Baller lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Baller. That snapped Cosme's head back.
#CUT2#It looks like Edvaldo Cosme has been cut.
Cosme throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baller's waist but Baller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cosme off to one side.
Finn Baller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Baller throws a hook to the side of Cosme's head but Cosme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cosme shoots for a double leg takedown but Baller sprawls well. He's pushed Cosme's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cosme under the eye.
Baller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cosme moves away.
Cosme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baller.
Baller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosme on the side of the head.
Baller stuffs the takedown.
Cosme is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cosme slips a straight right by Baller.
Cosme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baller lands a nice hook to Cosme's body. Cosme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cosme avoids the body shot from Baller.
Cosme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Cosme staying out of range there.
Baller throws a hook to the side of Cosme's head but Cosme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2##TD#
Cosme shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baller can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Cosme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baller has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baller is trying to escape the position but Cosme is controlling the position.
Cosme seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baller for as long as he can get away with.
Cosme wants to control but Baller is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cosme tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cosme has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Cosme tries for a kimura but Baller is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Cosme looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosme remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Baller is looking to regain half guard here but Cosme keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Cosme is trying to get an arm triangle but Baller is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Cosme looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cosme is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cosme controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Cosme looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cosme working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Baller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edvaldo Cosme's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cosme shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baller defends it nicely.
Baller misses with a straight right.
Baller lands with a nice body punch.
Cosme is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cosme.
Cosme on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baller jabs at Cosme's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosme shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baller as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvaldo Cosme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baller lands a jab to Cosme's midsection.
Baller misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Cosme counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cosme is working away from the top position though.
Baller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cosme. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Cosme trying to mount his opponent but Baller defends it. #SUB#
Cosme is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosme is controlling the pace.
Cosme works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2##SUB#
Baller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cosme.
Cosme wants to control the pace but Baller is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Baller defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cosme.
Cosme throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3##SUB#
Cosme has hold of Baller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cosme is looking to work his way around to Baller's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Cosme is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Baller is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Baller flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Cosme anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Baller and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Cosme slips an arm under Baller chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Cosme has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Cosme is squeezing on Baller like an anaconda would it's prey. Baller fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edvaldo Cosme!
Edvaldo Cosme is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Edvaldo Cosme started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #2
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Baller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benington wants to take the fight to the mat but Baller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baller has him pressed against the cage.
Benington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benington wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Benington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Finn Baller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reuben Benington .
Baller misses with a wild body shot.
Baller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benington 's hands.
Benington avoids the head kick by Baller.
Baller has his takedown stuffed
and Benington counters with a stiff right hand.
Benington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baller looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baller misses with a two punch combination.
Benington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baller misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Baller closes the distance and pushes Benington back into the cage.
Benington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baller pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Baller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benington is defending well.
Baller can't get the takedown.
Benington is looking for a takedown.
Baller has Benington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Benington up against the cage.
Baller prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Benington has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baller regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Benington is pushing down on Baller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baller is fighting to maintain full guard but Benington has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benington tries to pass to full mount but Baller defends it.
Baller is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Baller wants to get back to full guard but Benington has passed into side control.
Baller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Baller is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Benington manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Baller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baller looking to pass the guard.
Baller is stalling in the full guard.
Baller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benington is keeping the position for now.
Baller is looking to stand up but Benington won't let him. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baller trying to control but Benington is working from the bottom.
Baller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baller looking to sit in guard and control but Benington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Baller isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Benington stacks Baller on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Benington !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benington taking a breather here.
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 Finn Baller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Baller breaks the clinch.
Benington keeps the fight on the outside.
Benington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baller dives in and grabs Benington 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benington pushes down on Baller's head and hops out.
Benington looks to land a combination. Baller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benington misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benington blocks a head kick by Baller.
#CL#
Baller has managed to clinch.
Benington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baller smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Baller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benington tries a head kick but it misses.
Baller throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Benington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baller's guard.
Benington wants to control from the top but Baller keeps moving.
Baller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baller trying to keep a closed guard but Benington is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Benington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benington stopping the sweep attempt from Baller.#SUB#
Baller throws his legs up looking for a submission but Benington uses it to pass to side control.
#T2#
Baller can't do much from the bottom here.
Baller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benington 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Baller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baller tries to get out of the position.
Baller is trying to get back to full guard.
Baller is trying to maintain the position but Benington is very close to passing his half guard.
Baller is trying to stand up here but Benington is controlling him well. #T3#
Benington slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Benington leaves Baller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benington feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Baller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benington uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baller has time to react.
Baller misses with a low kick.
Baller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benington shoots in but no luck this time.
Baller darts in looking for a takedown but Benington gets double underhooks and turns Baller into the cage.
Benington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benington has Baller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Benington looking for a takedown.
Benington is breathing heavily.#TD#
Baller gets control of Benington 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baller will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baller wants to sweep here but Benington controlling him for the moment.
Baller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baller looking for a sweep. Not yet Baller, not yet.
Benington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reuben Benington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Benington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Baller wants to sweep but Benington has passed to side control!
Benington trying to control the action but Baller is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baller is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Reuben Benington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baller struggling a bit here.
Benington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baller keeps working.
Benington controls the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baller is looking to reverse the position.
Baller is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reuben Benington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baller wants to clinch up but Benington keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baller is defended easily by Benington .
Baller doesn't manage to clinch there - Benington circles away.
Baller closes the distance and clinches up with Benington , looking for a takedown. Baller pushes Benington against the cage but Benington circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benington at a distance.
Benington has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T3#
Baller shoots in looking for a takedown but Benington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finn Baller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Baller moves into the clinch successfully.
Baller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baller prevents the takedown attempt.
Benington can't get the takedown.
Baller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benington .
Baller tries to pull guard but Benington won't allow it.
Baller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benington .
Benington wants a takedown.
Baller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baller slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Benington has had enough of the clinch but Baller keeps him there for the moment.
Benington wants to take the fight to the mat but Baller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benington fails to pull guard.
Benington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Benington after a bit of a struggle.
Benington is trying to break free.
Benington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Baller smiles and moves away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baller pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Finn Baller.
I think Baller 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Baller! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Baller drives through and clinches with Swaby against the cage.
Swaby is trying to pull guard but Baller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Swaby prevents the takedown attempt.
Baller tries to pull guard but Swaby forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kyle Swaby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Baller.#BC#
Swaby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Baller takes the fight into the clinch.
Baller tries to pull guard but Swaby won't allow it.
Swaby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Baller pulls guard effortlessly.
Baller is trying to keep Swaby in close.
#T1#
Baller wants to stand and escape but Swaby is having none of it.
Baller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swaby postures up.
#SUB#
Swaby drops back looking for a leg! Baller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baller manages to kick Swaby off! Swaby jumps back into Baller's guard.
Baller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Swaby stands and steps away. Baller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Swaby shoots in looking for a takedown. Baller tries to sprawl out of it but Swaby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baller moves out of range as Swaby throws a body kick.
Swaby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Baller drives through and clinches with Swaby against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Swaby is trying to break the clinch but Baller has him pressed against the cage.
Swaby swings wildly with an uppercut but Baller uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Swaby breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Baller clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Swaby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swaby tries to pull guard but Baller won't allow it.
Baller is trying to drag Swaby to the mat but Swaby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Baller pulls guard successfully.
Baller is controlling Swaby's posture.
Baller is wriggling around but Swaby manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB2#
Baller looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Swaby thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baller's head.
Swaby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swaby stops Baller from getting back to his feet.
Swaby frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baller trying desperately to get to his feet.
Swaby misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Finn Baller will probably get the nod.
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#
Baller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swaby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baller somewhat.
Swaby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Baller pushes Swaby up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Swaby jumps into guard, dragging Baller to the mat.
Swaby wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Swaby has momentary wrist control but Baller slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swaby is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Swaby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Swaby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swaby pushes down on Baller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Swaby is trying to control the action in half guard but Baller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Swaby thows a huge punch but Baller dodges it nicely.
Swaby has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swaby prevents Baller from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Swaby gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Swaby has Baller up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Swaby has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Swaby jumps guard but Baller stands there with Swaby around his waist. Swaby gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swaby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baller swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Baller instigates a clinch.
Swaby wants to stall.
Swaby trying to stall but Baller improves his position.
#T3#
Swaby wants to take the fight to the mat but Baller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Swaby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swaby stops a takedown attempt from Baller.
Swaby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baller is defending well for now.
Swaby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baller walks away with a smile on his face. Swaby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Baller gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Baller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baller tries a head kick but it misses.
Swaby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swaby is fending him off so far but Baller persists. Nope, Swaby circles away and we're back to standing.
Baller has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Swaby is defended easily by Baller.#T4#
Swaby dives in for a single leg takedown but Baller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baller jumps guard but Swaby turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Swaby gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Swaby is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baller pushes Swaby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Baller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swaby avoids a kick to the body.
Swaby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swaby somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Swaby gets tackled into the cage by Baller. Baller maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finn Baller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Swaby throws a body shot but no joy.
Baller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swaby throwing a counter right hand but Baller manages to avoid it.
Swaby looks for a takedown but Baller sprawls well.
Baller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swaby avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baller closes the distance and clinches up with Swaby, looking for a takedown. Baller pushes Swaby against the cage but Swaby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swaby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baller moves away.#CL2#
Baller moves into the clinch.
Baller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Baller has Swaby pushed against the cage.
Baller is trying to pull guard but Swaby has him pressed against the cage.
Kyle Swaby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Baller.#TD#
Swaby gets control of Baller's arms and successfully pulls guard. Swaby will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baller sitting in guard here, content to control.
Swaby is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Baller wants to get back to his feet.
Baller tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Swaby manages to move to mount!
Swaby blocks Baller's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Swaby working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Baller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baller tries to hold on but Swaby pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swaby blocks Baller's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Swaby working for a submission but Baller is keeping him at bay.
Baller tries to reverse the position but Swaby maintains control.#T3#
Baller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Swaby.
Swaby tries to control but Baller wriggling away.
Swaby throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baller because Swaby loaded up on that one.
Baller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Swaby controlling the position easily from mount.
Baller wants to hold on but Swaby pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swaby can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baller is looking to escape.
Baller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Swaby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by Swaby there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swaby thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Swaby manages to capitalize on a mistake by Baller to take his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Swaby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Finn Baller! |
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