 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
SP-ICON:Hound V.S. Nikki
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Belleville gets caught flat footed, as Armstrong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Armstrong is fighting to break Belleville's control of his arms but Belleville is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belleville tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Belleville must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belleville is pushing down on Armstrong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Armstrong is fighting to maintain full guard but Belleville has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belleville throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Belleville misses with a head shot. Armstrong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Belleville makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Armstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belleville defends well.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belleville doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belleville manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belleville postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Belleville scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belleville works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Belleville works over Armstrong with some ground and pound from guard.
Armstrong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
Belleville is working Armstrong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Belleville defends easily.
Armstrong wants to sweep here but Belleville controlling him for the moment.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Belleville from controlling successfully.
Belleville working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.#T3##SUB#
Armstrong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Belleville escapes and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Armstrong's face as Belleville controls the position.
Belleville working the head and body with strikes.
Belleville landing strikes.
Armstrong is looking to regain half guard here but Belleville keeps moving and retains side control.
Armstrong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Belleville looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Armstrong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Belleville is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Belleville is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Belleville is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.
Belleville passes the guard and advances to mount!
Belleville looking to finish Armstrong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Armstrong!
Armstrong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belleville is on top in guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Armstrong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belleville gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Armstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Belleville will probably get the nod.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Armstrong shoots in but Belleville avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Belleville changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Armstrong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Belleville is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Armstrong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belleville working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Belleville works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belleville wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Armstrong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Belleville working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong tries to buck Belleville off but Belleville is having none of it.
Oh Armstrong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Belleville grinds an elbow into Armstrong's temple.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Belleville connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Armstrong some visible discomfort.
Armstrong is trying to control Belleville's posture but Belleville avoids it.
Belleville lands a strong strike to the head of Armstrong. That's dazed him! Belleville looking to finish here. Armstrong is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Belleville lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Belleville!
A relieved looking Benjamin Belleville thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SP-ICON:Kingdom Come
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Stark lands a head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Armstrong has been cut.#TD#
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Armstrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stark is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stark has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Armstrong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark is still trying to improve position.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Armstrong wants to control but Stark is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stark manages to get to full guard.
Stark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong. #T1#
Stark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stark keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Stark is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
Stark is adopting a defensive guard.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Stark has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Armstrong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Stark working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Armstrong is trying to escape the mount.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong tries to lock up and control but Stark gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stark raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!
Armstrong is trying to escape the mount.
Stark with shots to the head and body - Armstrong looks very uncomfortable down there.
Stark avoids the attempt from Armstrong to control.#T3#
Armstrong is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong regains half guard.
Armstrong is pressing down on Stark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Armstrong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Armstrong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stark 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 Armstrong.
Armstrong being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Stark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Armstrong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Armstrong is looking to reverse the position.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Stark working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Stark 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Armstrong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stark cracks Armstrong with an open hand slap.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Armstrong shoots in but Stark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong feinted with a counter takedown.
Stark digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
Armstrong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Armstrong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stark's calf.
Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stark.
Steven Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stark throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Stark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark misses with a head kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
Armstrong avoids a wild elbow strike from Stark.
Stark misses with an elbow over the top.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stark digs a right hand underneath Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stark pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Stark holds him up against the cage and eventually Armstrong drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Armstrong jumps guard but Stark turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stark comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong jumps guard but Stark stands there with Armstrong around his waist. Armstrong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stark.
Stark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Steven Stark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Stark.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark lands a left hand.
#T3#
Armstrong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stark after a bit of a struggle.
Stark pushes Armstrong against the cage. Stark is working some dirty boxing. Stark pushes off with a quick right hook! Armstrong goes down! Armstrong tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Stark moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stark!
Steven Stark bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SP-ICON: The King Is Back
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Balor.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
And Armstrong responds with a good body kick, but Balor manages to step out the way in time.
Balor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balor lands a nice shot that snaps Armstrong's head back.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balor. Balor obviously looking to wear him down.
Balor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armstrong on the side of the head. #CL2#
Balor gets tackled into the cage by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch.
Armstrong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Armstrong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Armstrong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Balor passes into side control.
We've been hearing that Balor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Balor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Armstrong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Balor's guard! Nice work there by Armstrong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong being controlled here momentarily.
Balor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Balor keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Balor 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.
Balor wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
Balor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Armstrong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Balor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Armstrong tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Balor trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away.
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
Balor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
Balor scores with punches from side control.
Armstrong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Armstrong is trying to control Balor's posture but Balor avoids it.
Armstrong is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Balor is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
Balor is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balor happy to just control the position for now.
Armstrong is not content to let Balor control the position.
Armstrong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Balor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Armstrong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balor is just riding it out for now. Armstrong eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Armstrong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Armstrong with the ground and pound but Balor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Balor is retaining full guard.
Balor is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Balor is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Balor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Balor dominated that round.
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#
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Balor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balor connects with a leg kick. Armstrong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Armstrong misses with a takedown
and Balor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balor throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Finn Balor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Armstrong.#CL2#
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Balor digs a right hand into Armstrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armstrong's gas tank.
Balor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong.
Balor can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Balor prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Armstrong manages to pull guard.
Balor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Balor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Balor looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Armstrong postures up.
Balor managing to control the position.
Balor looking to control.
Armstrong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Balor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses. Balor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Balor!#REVR#
Balor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balor landing with the ground and pound.
Balor trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Armstrong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Balor 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 Armstrong.
Armstrong on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Balor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Balor tries for a kimura but Armstrong is defending well.
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Armstrong is not content to let Balor control the position.
Balor scoring with punches from side control.
Finn Balor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Balor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Armstrong is looking to regain half guard here but Balor keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
Armstrong is not content to let Balor control the position.
Balor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard.
Balor lands a nice forearm strike.
Armstrong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Balor there. #SUB#
Balor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armstrong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Balor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Balor thumps Armstrong with a low kick.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Balor looks to throw a body kick
and Armstrong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balor as he avoids it easily.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Balor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Armstrong tries to clinch
and Balor counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Balor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balor tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balor to the ground. Balor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finn Balor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Armstrong.
Balor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong blocks a jab.
Armstrong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Armstrong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balor looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balor is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Balor circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Balor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balor is looking for a counter combo.
Balor connects with a leg kick. Armstrong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Armstrong shoots in and bounces Balor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Balor trying to control the position.
Balor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Balor wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Balor is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Balor keeps moving.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balor seems keen to control Armstrong's posture.#SUB2#
Armstrong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balor trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom. #T3#
Balor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Balor tries to pass.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
Bruce Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn Balor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balor is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Balor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balor has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Armstrong doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Balor 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. #SUB2#
Balor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balor has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Balor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Balor connects with a solid leg kick.
Armstrong walks into a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balor jabs at Armstrong's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Balor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balor 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Balor!
Finn Balor opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
|
|
|
|
Event:
SP ICON Adams V Jangles
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Marshal has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Marshal unloads a knee to the mid-section. Armstrong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD#
Armstrong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Armstrong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Armstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marshal passes into side control.
Armstrong tries to buck Marshal off but Marshal is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Armstrong wants to control but Marshal postures up.
Armstrong is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SU2#
Marshal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Marshal connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been informed that Marshal has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marshal is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Marshal circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice jab there from Armstrong.
Eliah Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armstrong tries to counter by clinching up but Marshal breaks away and moves out of range.
Armstrong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Armstrong there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marshal.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marshal, right into the meat.
Armstrong wants to clinch.
Armstrong swats away the attempt to clinch by Marshal.#T2##TD#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marshal's head.
Marshal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Armstrong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Marshal is defending against the submission attempts here by Armstrong.
#T3#
Marshal tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg. #SUB#
Armstrong is working for a submission of some sort.
Armstrong is looking to pass Marshal's guard but actually Marshal recovers to full guard.
Armstrong cracks Marshal with a solid left hand.
Marshal wants to sweep but no luck.
Armstrong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Armstrong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Armstrong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marshal is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armstrong, into his guard. #REVB#
Marshal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marshal wants to stand but Armstrong is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Marshal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Marshal connects with a leg kick. Armstrong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD#
Armstrong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Armstrong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marshal has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Armstrong but great work by Marshal.
Armstrong is trying to control Marshal's posture but Marshal avoids it.
Armstrong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Armstrong wants to control but Marshal is keeping busy.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Marshal has control of the leg. #SUB#
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Marshal has control of the leg.
Armstrong moves into full guard.
Marshal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marshal trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Armstrong looking for a sweep. Not yet Armstrong, not yet. #SUB#
Armstrong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Marshal stacks Armstrong 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 Marshal!
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
Marshal controlling the position from side mount.
Armstrong tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Marshal keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong shoots in but Marshal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marshal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marshal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Marshal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Marshal pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marshal walks away with a smile on his face. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Marshal clinches with his opponent.
Armstrong takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Armstrong has been cut.
Marshal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Come on Marshal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Armstrong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marshal smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Marshal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Marshal moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong managing to block the knees to the body from Marshal.
Armstrong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marshal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marshal lands a body shot.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marshal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Armstrong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marshal lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marshal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marshal pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marshal is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marshal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Marshal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Armstrong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Armstrong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marshal scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD#
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Armstrong slips nicely into half guard.
Marshal taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Armstrong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong prevents Marshal from improving his position.
Marshal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal is not content to let Armstrong control the position.#SUB#
Armstrong is looking for a kimura but Marshal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armstrong to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Marshal is defending against the submission attempts here by Armstrong.
#SUB#
Armstrong seems to be working for a kimura but Marshal defends the submission attempt.
Armstrong is trying to control the action in half guard but Marshal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Armstrong stalling away here and it's allowed Marshal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Marshal 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#
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Marshal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Marshal controlling the pace. #SUB#
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Marshal not doing much here.
Armstrong wants to get back to full guard.
Armstrong wants to get back to full guard but Marshal has passed into side control.
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marshal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Armstrong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB#
Armstrong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marshal defends it well. #SUB#
Armstrong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marshal sees it coming and defends easily.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Marshal dodges it nicely.
Armstrong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marshal manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bruce Armstrong did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Bruce Armstrong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Marshal throws a hook but Armstrong blocks it.
Marshal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Armstrong's calf.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Armstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marshal swivels and escapes.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
Armstrong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marshal circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Armstrong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marshal.
Eliah Marshal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Marshal, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Marshal against the cage but Marshal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marshal is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Marshal throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Marshal, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Marshal against the cage but Marshal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Marshal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong avoiding damage as Marshal throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Marshal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Marshal holds him up against the cage and eventually Armstrong drops back down to his feet.
Marshal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marshal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshal. #ROC2#
Armstrong is rocked!
Marshal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Marshal. #TD#
Armstrong decides to pull guard.
Armstrong seems to have got his legs back now.
Marshal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Armstrong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Armstrong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marshal has picked Armstrong up and slammed him! Armstrong can't keep hold of the triangle and Marshal manages to pass to side control!
Bruce Armstrong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Marshal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Armstrong to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong ducks right into an uppercut from Marshal.
Nice shot by Marshal.
Marshal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marshal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Marshal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Armstrong was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshal.
Armstrong dives in and grabs Marshal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marshal pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.
Marshal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marshal stuffs the takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Marshal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marshal, right into the meat.
#TD#
Armstrong gets a double leg takedown into Marshal's guard.
Marshal keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.
Armstrong won't allow Marshal to sweep him here.
Marshal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Armstrong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Armstrong is in close to Marshal's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong passes into half guard.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marshal's head. #SUB#
Armstrong wants to work for an arm triangle but Marshal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Armstrong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marshal sees it coming and defends easily.
Armstrong throwing shots but Marshal is blocking nicely.
Marshal pushes Armstrong off looking to stand but Armstrong dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Marshal dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Armstrong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Marshal lands with a hook. Armstrong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
Eliah Marshal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Marshal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marshal only half commits to the counter leg kick.#TD#
Armstrong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Armstrong is chipping away with strikes.
Armstrong wants to take a breather but Marshal manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Armstrong.
Armstrong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong throws a big elbow that misses.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Armstrong trying to control but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Armstrong throws a strike but Marshal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Armstrong looking for a guillotine here but Marshal defends easily.
Armstrong is trying to keep Marshal in close.
Marshal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Armstrong throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marshal uses it to pass to side control.
Marshal is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Armstrong wants to control but Marshal postures up.
Eliah Marshal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Marshal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong tries to bench press Marshal off him but Marshal keeps the position.
Marshal working away.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
Armstrong is trying to control Marshal's posture but Marshal avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bruce Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marshal counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshal throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Armstrong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Marshal.
A little jabbing left from Marshal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marshal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Armstrong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marshal lands the left hand.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses.
Marshal thuds his right hand into Armstrong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marshal tries to clinch but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong tries to counter by clinching up but Marshal breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marshal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliah Marshal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marshal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliah Marshal! Eliah Marshal retains his featherweight title!
Eliah Marshal bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
