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Event:
BT2
Date: Jul 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Ball moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Ball takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Savage takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ball fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Ball slips under a jab from Savage.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Ball moved out of range nicely.
Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ball tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ball stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
Trenth Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Savage.
A left hand lands to the body for Savage.
#T2#
Savage tries a body shot but Ball blocks it.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ball prevents it.
#TD2#
Savage jumps guard.
Savage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ball wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T3#
Savage has his hands on Ball's head, controlling the position.
Savage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Ball's belly button to the back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage works Ball's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savage lands with a nice body punch.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Savage moves into range and clinches up with Ball.
Savage wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Savage on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Savage gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ball tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.
Savage throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Savage misses.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball blocks a jab.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage tries to clinch up but Ball circles away and keeps his distance.
Ball drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savage sprawls and moves away.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage misses with an uppercut. Ball saw that one coming.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Ball takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Savage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ball on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Savage has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Todd Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trenth Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage jabs at Ball's body.#CL2#
Savage closes the distance and pushes Ball back into the cage.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage goes for a takedown attempt but Ball pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ball stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ball doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Todd Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Savage closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Savage pulls guard effortlessly.
Ball wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Ball looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Savage pulls Ball in close to prevent any damage.
Ball trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Savage has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Savage prevents a body shot from Ball.
Savage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savage tries to pull guard but Ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Savage drops back down to his feet.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Ball's shoulder, as Ball tries to avoid the shot.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savage misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Ball changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Ball slips the punch.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savage looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Savage throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Ball gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Ball prevents the takedown attempt.
Trenth Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Savage.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
Savage works Ball's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savage misses with an uppercut. Ball saw that one coming.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ball doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ball's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Ball counters with a shoot takedown. Savage fights it but they end up in guard.
Savage is pulling down on Ball's head. It's preventing any offense from Ball, at least for the moment.#T3#
Savage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ball's guard. #REVB#
Todd Savage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trenth Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ball is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savage passes into half guard.
Savage is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Savage 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Savage! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
De Rabat misses the jab.
And Ball tries to counter it with a takedown but De Rabat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ball tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Rabat swivels and escapes.
De Rabat cracks a nice hook into Ball's ribs.
Ball will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ball circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Ball counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rabat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Rabat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rabat has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Rabat holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
De Rabat keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Basile De Rabat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ball is defended easily by De Rabat.
Basile De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenth Ball.#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.
Ball shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Rabat sprawls well. De Rabat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ball gets slowly back to his feet.
Ball shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Rabat as he avoids it easily.
Ball looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Rabat is fending him off so far but Ball persists. Nope, De Rabat circles away and we're back to standing.
De Rabat throws a hook to the side of Ball's head but Ball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from De Rabat. No joy for Ball on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from De Rabat misses the target.
De Rabat dips to his left and cracks Ball with an uppercut!
Ball looks for a takedown but De Rabat sprawls well.
Ball fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ball looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ball shoots and misses #CL#
and De Rabat moves into the clinch.
De Rabat misses with a punch to the body.
De Rabat takes a shot to the head.
De Rabat lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Rabat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
De Rabat scores with a shot to the side of Ball's head.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Rabat throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of De Rabat backwards.
De Rabat misses with a punch on the inside.
De Rabat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Rabat.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Rabat looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
De Rabat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Rabat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
De Rabat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ball takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Rabat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ball.
Ball doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Rabat throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Rabat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Rabat tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range. #CL#
De Rabat forces Ball back against the cage and clinches.
De Rabat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Rabat throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
De Rabat tries to work over Ball'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.
Basile De Rabat dominated that round.
That's time! De Rabat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ball fails with a takedown attempt.
De Rabat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Rabat takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Ball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Rabat.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ball shoots in looking for a takedown. De Rabat tries to sprawl out of it but Ball keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Rabat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from De Rabat.
De Rabat misses the shot to the body.
Ball is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab from De Rabat.
Ball misses with a takedown
and De Rabat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Basile De Rabat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenth Ball.#T1#
Ball shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls well. He's pushed Ball's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Rabat leaves Ball with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Rabat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around?
De Rabat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Rabat throws a lazy right hand but Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Rabat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ball.
De Rabat slaps away a takedown attempt from Ball, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Rabat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ball.
De Rabat throws a body shot but no joy.
De Rabat lands a lovely overhand right.
Ball shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Rabat as he avoids it easily.
Ball dives in for a single leg takedown but De Rabat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2##KD#
De Rabat cracks Ball with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Rabat has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ball to stand back up!#ROC#Ball is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Are you kidding me?! De Rabat ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Ball clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basile De Rabat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ball, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregor throws an elbow but it misses.
Ball throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor looking for a takedown. #BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
McGregor instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor. #BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Ball tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Ball scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor wants to clinch.
McGregor misses with the combination.
#CL2#
McGregor rushes Ball and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
McGregor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ball regains guard immediately.
McGregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU2#
Ball is working an open guard so McGregor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ball, pushing him back against the cage.
Ball keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Ball tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
Ball jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Ball fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Ball pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball wants to get back to striking at distance but McGregor won't allow it.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Ball has double underhooks.
Ball is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Ball. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McGregor gets a clinch.
McGregor keeps control of Ball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor tries to stall but Ball uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGregor scores with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ball changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Ball throws out a powerful jab.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
McGregor tries to move into range but Ball moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ball tries to clinch up.#CL#
Ball clinches up against the cage.
Ball prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGregor taking a breather.#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGregor effectively controlling the action here.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor is trying to drag Ball to the mat but Ball just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trenth Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meto McGregor.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGregor throws an elbow but misses.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Ball has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Ball fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.#CL#
Ball takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
Ball fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGregor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Trenth Ball will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McGregor darts in trying to clinch
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
McGregor rushes Ball and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Ball.
McGregor is looking to take this one to the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ball lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGregor or not. #BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trenth Ball is winning the standup battle so far.
Ball is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGregor.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Ball counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ball tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
Ball scores with the left hand. McGregor knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ball swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Ball connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Ball pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trenth Ball has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ball lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ball pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
McGregor takes a shot to the head.
McGregor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ball to keep the fight standing.
Trenth Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meto McGregor.
A body shot lands from Ball.
Ball gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
#T2#
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Ball is controlling the position.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Ball is trying to break the clinch but McGregor is controlling him.
Ball tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ball walks away with a smile on his face. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meto McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGregor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ball is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.
Ball swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.#CL2#
McGregor clinches.
Ball working aggressively here.
#T3#
McGregor throws an elbow that misses.
Ball lands a body punch. #BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Ball tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball is trying to push McGregor away but McGregor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor tries for a takedown but Ball manages to get underhooks.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor tries to circle away but Ball has him pinned against the cage.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
#T4#
McGregor prevents a body shot from Ball.
McGregor jumps guard but Ball stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor is trying to pull guard but Ball has him pressed against the cage.
Ball has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ball lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Ball.
Ball pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ball wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor wants to take the fight to the mat but Ball manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ball wants to break free but McGregor has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trenth Ball dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but McGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Ball rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Ball connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGregor's hands.#CL#
Ball has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#TD2#
McGregor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McGregor manages to end up in side control.
McGregor in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ball is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
McGregor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Ball, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes Ball against the cage but Ball circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Ball.
Ball connects with a nice looking jab.
McGregor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ball counter with a right hand.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ball slaps away a takedown attempt from McGregor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Trenth Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meto McGregor.
Ball stuffs the takedown attempt from McGregor. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
Ball swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the cage.
Ball moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ball scores with a hook.
McGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Ball.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Ball.#T2#
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
McGregor pulls Ball into guard.
Ball slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McGregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T3#
McGregor can't do much from the bottom here.
McGregor is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Trenth Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ball's best efforts.
Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGregor keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ball is looking to stall here but McGregor recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGregor pulls Ball in close to his closed guard and prevents Ball from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Meto McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trenth Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ball, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trenth Ball!
In defeat, Meto McGregor stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you'. |
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