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Event:
UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
DC looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Balboa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Balboa tries to score with some ground and pound. DC controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Balboa is looking to take a break and control but DC is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Balboa decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Balboa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DC is looking to get back to is feet but Balboa passes into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but DC is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
DC avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Balboa. #SUB2#
Balboa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DC is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Balboa tries for a kimura but DC is defending well.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on DC's face as Balboa controls the position.
Balboa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SU2#
Balboa decides to stand up, so the ref orders DC to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Balboa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DC napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Balboa works to advance to full mount. DC defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
DC looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Balboa controlling the position easily from mount.
DC on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DC tries to get out of the position.
Balboa punching from mount but DC doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Balboa landing strikes from the mount and DC is in trouble!
Balboa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Balboa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for DC because Balboa loaded up on that one. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Balboa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Balboa jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DC manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Balboa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DC knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.#SUB2#
Balboa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DC is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Balboa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DC being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Balboa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DC trying his best to control but Balboa has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from DC enables Balboa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. DC manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Balboa stays in close to DC's body and controls the position.
Balboa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DC works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balboa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rocky Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Balboa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Balboa forces his way into half guard.
Balboa controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Balboa.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Balboa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balboa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DC! #SU2#
Balboa gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Balboa gets a double leg takedown into DC's guard.
Balboa throwing strikes from guard but DC blocks nicely.
DC can't keep his opponent in guard - Balboa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Balboa is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Balboa trying to control the pace.
Balboa thows a huge punch but DC dodges it nicely.
DC keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Balboa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balboa thows a huge punch but DC dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Balboa seems content to control.
Balboa is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DC's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD2#
Balboa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DC's guard.
Balboa trying to control but DC is working from the bottom.
Balboa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DC utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DC trying to keep a closed guard but Balboa is proving a slippery customer.
Balboa won't allow DC to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa pushes down on DC's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SU2#
Balboa stands up out of the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Balboa has closed the distance and engaged DC in a clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Balboa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Balboa throws a big elbow that misses.
Balboa sitting in guard here, content to control.
DC is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Balboa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Balboa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Balboa takes a little break here. DC wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Balboa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Balboa is working to tighten his grip on DC's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. DC has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Balboa is really squeezing tight and eventually DC passes out! Balboa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rocky Balboa!
An intense looking Rocky Balboa took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you fans, coaches, Furnace Performance,Silverguard Outfitters, and MMA Helsieki for giving me the chance to do this. I want a Title shot.'.
The defeated Daniel DC had this to say: 'Learn, grow and come back stronger. I will return'. |
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Event:
MMAH 109
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Balboa gets tackled into the cage by Taaco. Taaco maintains the clinch.
Taaco scores a nice knee to the body.
Taaco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Taaco connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Taaco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Balboa avoids it.
Taaco working aggressively here.
Balboa takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Taaco tries to land knees in the clinch but Balboa avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Taaco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taaco tries to throw a body punch but Balboa avoids it by throwing Taaco back against the cage.
Taaco missing with knees to the body.
Balboa blocks an uppercut.
Taaco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taaco with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Taaco scores with a shoulder strike.
Taaco tries to throw a body punch but Balboa avoids it by throwing Taaco back against the cage. #TD2#
Balboa has hold of one of Taaco's legs. Taaco is fighting the takedown attempt but Balboa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Taaco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balboa defends it easily.
Balboa stopping the sweep attempt from Taaco.
Taaco controlling Balboa's posture. #SUB2#
Balboa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Balboa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taaco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3##CL#
Taaco drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage.
Balboa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Taaco seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Balboa can turn it around.#TD2#
Taaco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balboa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Taaco to the mat. Taaco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Taaco is wriggling around but Balboa manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Balboa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Balboa tries to control but Taaco wriggling away.
Taaco throwing hammer fists to the chest of Balboa. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
Balboa cracks Taaco with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Balboa looking to finish with strikes here!
Balboa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Taaco because Balboa loaded up on that one.
Taaco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balboa trying to control but Taaco is having none of it.
Balboa thowing shots but they're missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa 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.
That was a close round but I would say that Taako Taaco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Taaco throws a lazy right hand but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taaco sets himself, and Balboa steps forward looking for the clinch! Taaco avoids it this time.
Taaco misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Balboa moves into the clinch.
Taaco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taaco lands a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Balboa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Taaco clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Balboa missing with strikes from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balboa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taaco can't escape the position.
Taaco covering up well and avoiding damage. #T1#
Balboa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Taaco avoids the strikes from Balboa.
I really don't envy Taaco right now.
Taaco staying busy and making it hard for Balboa to control.
Taaco covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Balboa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rocky Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Balboa looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Balboa has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Taaco! Can he survive? No! He's out! Balboa gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rocky Balboa!
Post fight, an emotional Rocky Balboa said 'Thank you fans, coaches, Furnace Performance,Silverguard Outfitters, and MMA Helsieki for giving me the chance to do this. I want a Title shot.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 102
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blue.
And Balboa tries to counter it with a takedown but Blue pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown but Blue shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Blue decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Balboa tries to kick Blue off in order to stand up. Blue Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blue advances to full mount.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue controlling from the full mount.
Balboa is in a horrible position here. Blue smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Blue postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balboa looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Blue looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blue has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blue prevents Balboa from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Balboa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T2#
Balboa working to try and regain half guard.
Blue content just to control the position here.
Balboa tries to lock up and control but Blue gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balboa 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.
Blue trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blue working the ground and pound effectively.
Balboa is trying desperately to improve position.
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blue takes Balboa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Balboa is in trouble. #SUB#
Blue looking for the choke but no joy.
Balboa prevents Blue from getting a body triangle.
Blue not allowing Balboa to control his hands. #SUB#
Blue is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Balboa taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Blue.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Satan Blue!
Satan Blue thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Rocky Balboa had this to say: 'Thanks Silverguard Outfitters, Furnace Performance, and MMA Helsieki. I will work for a shot at the Title.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 92
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Singer throws a jab when Balboa was well out of range.
Balboa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Singer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balboa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Singer has managed to clinch.
Singer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but Singer has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Singer is keeping busy.
Singer lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Balboa up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Singer.
Singer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Singer tries to work over Balboa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singer has Balboa pushed against the cage.
Singer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Singer taking a breather.
Singer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Singer pushes Balboa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balboa wants a takedown but no success here.
Singer lands a hook that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Balboa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Singer scores with a hook to the body.
Singer avoiding damage.
Singer lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Singer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Singer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Singer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Singer is leaning against Balboa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Singer lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa prevents a body shot from Singer.
Singer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Singer 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 Singer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saul Singer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Singer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Singer.
Balboa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Singer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Balboa is rocked!
Singer works on Balboa's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Singer finish him?
Balboa looks winded!
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as Singer controls the action.
Singer dips a shoulder and cracks Balboa with a mighty uppercut! Balboa falls back against the cage and Singer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Balboa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Singer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Singer!
In defeat, Rocky Balboa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks Silverguard Outfitters, Furnace Performance, and MMA Helsieki. I will work for a shot at the Title.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 89
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Balboa dodges the punch combination from Robson.
#CL#
Robson forces Balboa back against the cage and clinches.
Balboa throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Balboa's head.
Robson can't find room to land a body shot as Balboa controls the action.
#TD2#
Balboa pulls guard.
Robson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Balboa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balboa is controlling Robson's posture.
Robson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balboa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Robson is looking to improve his position.
Balboa is taking a breather. Robson 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#
Robson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balboa is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Balboa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balboa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robson keeps working. #SUB2#
Balboa wants to work for an arm triangle but Robson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Balboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robson gets back to full guard.
Balboa controlling from the top position.
Robson wants to control but Balboa passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Balboa is working for a submission of some sort.
Balboa thows a huge punch but Robson dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Balboa is trying to control the action in half guard but Robson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Balboa wants to take a breather but Robson is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Robson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Robson moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Robson dominated that round.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Robson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balboa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Balboa tries to counter it with a takedown but Robson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Robson tests Balboa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Balboa ducks down to avoid it.
Robson connects with a right hand. Balboa shakes it off.
Balboa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Balboa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robson drops Balboa with a big left hand! Balboa is injured, injured bad! Robson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neal Robson!
During a confident post fight interview, Neal Robson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Rocky Balboa spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks Silverguard Outfitters, Furnace Performance, and MMA Helsieki. I will work for a shot at the Title.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 82
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Balboa works over Le Mans's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Alfonzo Le Mans has been cut.
Balboa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Le Mans misses with a hook.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balboa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa scores with a one two! Le Mans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Balboa lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#Le Mans is rocked!
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 wobbles Le Mans with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Balboa dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Le Mans to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Balboa!
As Rocky Balboa got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you fans, coaches, Furnace Performance,Silverguard Outfitters, and MMA Helsieki for giving me the chance to do this. I want a Title shot.'. |
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Event:
MMAH 80
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balboa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robson lands a jab to Balboa's midsection.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robson sprawls well. Robson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson connects with a body shot.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Balboa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balboa looks winded!
Robson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balboa doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
Robson lands a jab to Balboa's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Balboa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robson.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Point Blanc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson works Balboa's body with a nice hook.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Robson works the jab nicely.
Robson connects with a body shot.
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robson connects with a superb combination that knocks Balboa out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Robson before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Balboa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Neal Robson!
An out of breath Neal Robson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rocky Balboa was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks Silverguard Outfitters, Furnace Performance, and MMA Helsieki. I will work for a shot at the Title.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erwin is defended easily by Balboa.
Balboa throws a quick counter head kick but Erwin was just out of range.#TD#
Balboa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Balboa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Balboa 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.#SUB#
Balboa is looking for a kimura but Erwin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Balboa to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Balboa seems to be working for a kimura but Erwin defends the submission attempt.
Balboa with the ground and pound but Erwin uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T1#
Erwin 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.
Erwin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Balboa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Balboa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Erwin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Balboa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Erwin.#SU#
Balboa stands up.
Erwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Erwin looks to move away, Balboa throws a big counter combo but Erwin just gets out of the way.#T2#
Erwin blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Erwin shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Erwin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Erwin looks to move away, Balboa throws a big counter combo but Erwin just gets out of the way.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Erwin.#TD#
Balboa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Erwin's half guard.
Erwin looks winded!#SU#
Balboa decides to stand up.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin lands a slapping body shot.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Erwin tries to sprawl out of it but Balboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Erwin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Erwin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balboa's waist but Balboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Erwin off to one side.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Erwin defends it nicely.#T3#
Balboa shoots in but no luck this time.
Erwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balboa shoots in but Erwin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balboa connects with a jab.
Balboa looks for a takedown but Erwin sprawls well.
Erwin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Erwin checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Balboa. #CL#
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Erwin is trying to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Erwin is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Erwin has double underhooks.
Erwin blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Balboa pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Balboa shoots for a double leg takedown but Erwin sprawls well. He's pushed Balboa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erwin circles away.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Erwin.
It looked like Balboa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Erwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balboa lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Erwin, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Balboa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Balboa has managed to clinch.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Erwin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Erwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Erwin is looking for a takedown.
Balboa has Erwin pressed against the cage, preventing Erwin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Erwin is breathing heavily.#T1#
Erwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks. #BC#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erwin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Erwin throws out a loose jab but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erwin blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Balboa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Erwin defends well and Balboa ends up having to push Erwin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balboa wants a takedown but no success here.
Erwin wants to take the fight to the mat but Balboa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
Balboa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balboa.#T2#
Balboa looks for a takedown but Erwin sprawls well.
Erwin blocks the body kick.
Balboa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balboa displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erwin circles away.
Erwin wants to counter with a clinch but Balboa pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Erwin sprawls well.
Balboa tries to clinch but Erwin is having none of it.
Balboa tries to clinch but Erwin is having none of it.
Erwin tries to counter with a clinch but Balboa shakes him off and moves away.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erwin circles away.
Erwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Erwin fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Balboa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Erwin back to the cage. Balboa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Erwin, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Erwin shoots in.
Balboa looks for a takedown but Erwin sprawls well.
Balboa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erwin goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa shoots in but no luck this time.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erwin shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Balboa swinging wildly here.
Erwin shoots and misses
and Balboa counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Erwin, which made it look bad.
Erwin blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Erwin shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that second round.
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#
Balboa shoots in for a double leg but Erwin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Erwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Erwin fails with the takedown.
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rocky Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Balboa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Balboa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Erwin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balboa misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa wants to break free but Erwin has control.
Erwin is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Erwin.
Erwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Balboa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erwins head. #TD#
Balboa manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Balboa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Erwin looking to sit in guard and control but Balboa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Balboa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Balboa drops back looking for a leg! Erwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erwin manages to kick Balboa off! Balboa jumps back into Erwin's guard.
Balboa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Balboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing.
Erwin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Balboa is now in half guard. #SU#
Balboa stands up from half guard.
Some bone on bone action there as Erwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Balboa dives in and grabs Erwin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Erwin pushes down on Balboa's head and hops out.
Balboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balboa scores with a nice head shot.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Erwin. Erwin gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Balboa throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balboa misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Erwin tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Rocky Balboa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erwin fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balboa misses with a head kick.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erwin misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Balboa lands but Erwin takes it in his stride.
Steve Erwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Erwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balboa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
Rocky Balboa got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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