 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
RC5 Han vs Brown
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Ballin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Khan defends it nicely.
Ballin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ballin circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan tries to bum rush Ballin with a series of wild strikes but Ballin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ballin dodges the punch combination from Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ballin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khan manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Ballin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##ES2#
Khan wriggles free and stands up.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballin.
Khan works over Ballin's head and body with a nice combination.
Khan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ballin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Khan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Ballin is out of range.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Ballin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ballin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ballin circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan lands with a cross.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ballin on the side of the head.
Khan feints a jab promting Ballin to slip. Khan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ballin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ballin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballin.
Ballin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ballin moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Khan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Khan lands a two punch combo.
Ballin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ballin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ballin shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Khan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ballin shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ballin is breathing heavily.
Khan connects with a jab.
Khan throws a series of punches but Ballin avoids them all with ease.
Khan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Khan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ballin or perhaps it was just good defense by Khan, which made it look bad.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Ballin wants to clinch up but Khan keeps it at a distance.
Ballin misses with a takedown attempt - Khan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ballin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Khan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Khan scores with a three punch combo!
Khan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ballin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Khan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joeseph Ballin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballin. Ballin gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan misses with a double jab.
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ballin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Ballin's belly button to the back.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
Khan throws a combination. Ballin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ballin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Ballin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballin is just out of range.#CL#
Ballin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ballin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan can't break the clinch.
Ballin taking a breather.
Ballin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ballin tries to pull guard but Khan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballin is looking to control Khan's arms but Khan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ballin has his back to the cage.
Ballin looking to stall.
#T2#
Khan working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to Ballin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ballin stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joeseph Ballin.
Khan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Khan duly obliges.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ballin moves forwards but Khan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khan scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Khan misses.
Khan digs a good hook to Ballin's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Khan throws a combination. Ballin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Khan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khan scores with a one two! Ballin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ballin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khan circles away.
Khan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ballin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ballin counters with a one-two to the body.
Ballin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Khan throws a right hand that Ballin ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballin also avoids with ease.
Ballin closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Ballin pushes Khan against the cage but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballin. Ballin gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballin shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ballin eats them both and turns towards Khan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Ballin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
Ballin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
Khan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ballin dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Ballin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ballin.
Ballin looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Khan 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#
Khan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ballin circles away quickly and effectively.
Khan throws a right hand that Ballin ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballin also avoids with ease.
Ballin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ballin slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Ballin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khan.
Aiden Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballin tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Ballin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khan is fending him off so far but Ballin persists. Nope, Khan circles away and we're back to standing.
Khan scores with a hook.
Ballin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aiden Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ballin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Khan.
Ballin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Ballin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ballin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ballin somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ballin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ballin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
As Ballin backs off Khan throws a huge counter combo but Ballin manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Khan scores with a one two! Ballin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballin. Ballin gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan swinging wildly here.
Khan scores with a three punch combo!
Aiden Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballin's hands.
Ballin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khan stalks Ballin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ballin's face. Ballin staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ballin is defended easily by Khan.
Khan throws a combination. Ballin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Khan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ballin's head backwards.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ballin is looking to counter the offense by Khan and move into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Khan. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ballin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khan looks to land a combination but Ballin avoids it well.
Ballin tries to counter by clinching up but Khan breaks away and moves out of range.
Khan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ballin.
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!#CL#
Ballin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khan, pushing him back against the cage.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Ballin keeps him there for the moment.
Khan can't break the clinch.
Ballin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ballin misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joeseph Ballin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aiden Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khan can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Khan!
Aiden Khan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Rural Champion 2
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Ballin shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab from Lopez.
Lopez 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.
Lopez fails with the takedown.
Lopez works over Ballin's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Joeseph Ballin has been cut.
Ballin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lopez avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ballin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ballin fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ballin pinned against the cage. Ballin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ballin has time to react.
Rigoberto Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ballin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopez sprawls and moves away.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Ballin pushes him off.
Ballin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lopez manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Ballin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ballin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Lopez tries for a takedown but Ballin circles away easily#CL#
and Ballin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ballin with a knee to the head.
Ballin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lopez trying to stall but Ballin improves his position.
Ballin tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Ballin breaks from the clinch.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ballin as he jumps to the side.
Lopez looks winded!#CL#
Ballin gets a clinch.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Ballin manages to get underhooks.
Lopez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ballin prevents it.
#T3#
Ballin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lopez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Ballin manages to break the clinch.
Ballin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Ballin moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.#BC#
Ballin manages to break the clinch.
Lopez shoots and misses #CL#
and Ballin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ballin. #BC#
Ballin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ballin shoots for a takedown but Lopez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ballin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez. #T4#
Ballin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopez but Lopez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Ballin clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Ballin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ballin counters with a three punch combo that has Lopez backing up. Lopez nods at Ballin to acknowledge the strikes.
We've been informed that Lopez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballin tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ballin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ballin.
Ballin moves out of range of the body kick from Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeseph Ballin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joeseph Ballin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ballin closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Ballin breaks the clinch.
Joeseph Ballin is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lopez wants to clinch.
As Lopez tries to get set, Ballin tries to push him back and clinch up but Lopez manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez leaves Ballin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lopez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ballin is defended easily by Lopez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Ballin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopez tries to avoid it but Ballin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopez to the ground. Lopez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez wants to clinch.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ballin avoids it really well and circles away.
Ballin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lopez manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lopez tries to clinch but Ballin moves out of range.
Ballin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ballin misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ballin sets himself, and Lopez steps forward looking for the clinch! Ballin avoids it this time.
Lopez dives in for a single leg takedown but Ballin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Ballin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballin taking a breather.#BC#
Ballin breaks the clinch.
Ballin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ballin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Lopez tries to clinch up.#CL#
Ballin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ballin.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ballin as Lopez tries to tie him up.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ballin managing to block the knees to the body from Lopez.
A bit of stalling here from Ballin.
Ballin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lopez after a bit of a struggle.
Lopez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lopez tries to break the clinch but Ballin is controlling the position.
Ballin is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lopez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Ballin tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballin. #TD#
Ballin manages to pull guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballin has his hands on Lopez's head, controlling the position.
Ballin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lopez is looking to advance position but Ballin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeseph Ballin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joeseph Ballin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ballin swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Ballin, which made it look bad.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ballin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lopez manages to circle out of the way.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Ballin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Ballin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lopez manages to circle out of the way.
Ballin shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopez sprawls well. He's pushed Ballin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Ballin moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lopez prevents it.
#BC#
Ballin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL#
Ballin clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
Ballin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joeseph Ballin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigoberto Lopez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Ballin drags the fight down to the ground.
Lopez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ballin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ballin manages to pass to side control. #SUB#
Ballin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopez sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Ballin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ballin is looking for a kimura here.
Ballin lands strikes from half guard.#T3##SUB#
Ballin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Ballin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ballin lands a couple of good shots and Lopez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Ballin has managed to slip his arm under Lopez's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lopez is tapping out! Submission win for Ballin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joeseph Ballin!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Rural Champion 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Johnson moves to clinch but Ballin breaks away
and Ballin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ballin shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Ballin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Ballin's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ballin is defended easily by Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ballin stalling in the clinch.
Ballin landing knees to the head.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Johnson wants the takedown. Ballin is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ballin's guard against the cage.#ES#
Ballin pushes Johnson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ballin shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ballin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Johnson tightens his grip and picks Ballin up, before dumping him to the ground. Ballin manages to land in guard.
Ballin is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ballin.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR##SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up.
Ballin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ballin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ballin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.#BC#
Ballin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Ballin circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ballin is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ballin is breathing heavily.
Ballin trying to control but Johnson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson is keen to just control but Ballin is a slippery customer.
Ballin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ballin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ballin circles away quickly and effectively.
Ballin fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballin wants to clinch.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Ballin counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Ballin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cameron Johnson 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#
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cameron Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ballin clinches up against the cage.
Ballin wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Ballin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ballin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to push Ballin away but Ballin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ballin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Ballin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ballin wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ballin fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballin is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ballin down to the mat. Ballin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ballin manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Ballin to the mat.
Ballin won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Ballin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Johnson wants to stand up but Ballin is controlling him.
Ballin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ballin postures up.
#T3#
Johnson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ballin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Ballin is controlling well.
Ballin stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Ballin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Ballin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ballin with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
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.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ballin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ballin stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Ballin stops Johnson from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballin tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ballin tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Ballin is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeseph Ballin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ballin has managed to clinch.
Ballin stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Ballin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Ballin.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Ballin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ballin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ballin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Ballin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Ballin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Ballin.
Ballin tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Ballin manages to break the clinch.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
As Johnson tries to get set, Ballin tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ballin or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Ballin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Ballin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ballin gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballin wants a takedown.
Ballin is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ballin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joeseph Ballin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson stalls. #T3#
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Ballin's takedown attempt.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ballin is defending well.
Ballin gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but Ballin is having none of it.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Ballin tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Cameron Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballin throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson wants to clinch.#T4#
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ballin counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ballin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ballin is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Ballin darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but Ballin has him pinned against the cage.
Ballin tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ballin is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cameron Johnson!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ballin.
Ballin throws a nice looking combination but Li bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Li moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ballin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Li uses from the top position.
Li tries to stand but Ballin is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Ballin working for a triangle but Li defends it easily.
Ballin looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ballin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Li defends it easily.
Ballin is trying to keep Li in close.
#T1#
Ballin keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully. #ES#
Ballin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Li presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ballin tries to score a body lock takedown but Li shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ballin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ballin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ballin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Li prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Li tries to break free but Ballin pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Li, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Ballin darts in and clinches Li up against the cage.
Ballin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Li is defending well.
Ballin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Li looks winded!
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballin has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Ballin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Li has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ballin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Li can turn it around.
Li tries to pull guard but Ballin holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Ballin.
#BC#
Ballin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballin. Ballin gets slowly back to his feet.
Li shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ballin is looking to counter the offense by Li and move into the clinch.
Li connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ballin momentarily.
Ballin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ballin shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Li closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Li is trying to break free.#T4#
Li is trying to break the clinch but Ballin has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Li manages to circle out of the way.
Li throws the left hand but Ballin avoids the punch easily.
Ballin attempts a counter takedown but Li avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Li moves into the clinch.
Ballin slowing the pace effectively.
Ballin is working for takedown but Li is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ballin goes for a takedown attempt but Li pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Li.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wang Li will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Li cracks Ballin with an open hand slap.
Li cracks Ballin with a good jab.
Ballin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li tries to clinch but Ballin is having none of it.
Ballin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ballin slips a jab from Li.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li tries to clinch but Ballin moves away
and Ballin counters with a left and a right that stings Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Li moves into the clinch.
Ballin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Li drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ballin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ballin has Li pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Li manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Ballin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ballin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Ballin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wang Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Ballin gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ballin or perhaps it was just good defense by Li, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Li's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Ballin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Ballin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Li as he jumps to the side.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ballin defends it nicely.
Ballin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Li throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Ballin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Li being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Ballin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Li moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ballin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Li uses from the top position.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Ballin has wrist control.#T3#
Li throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Li decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ballin, up you get!
Ballin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Li tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ballin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ballin blocks a head kick by Li.
It looked like Ballin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ballin lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.
Ballin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joeseph Ballin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Li tries to clinch up.
Ballin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ballin keeps the fight on the outside.
As Li tries to get set, Ballin tries to push him back and clinch up but Li manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
As Li tries to get set, Ballin tries to push him back and clinch up but Li manages to avoid the attempt.
A punch combination from Li misses.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Ballin drives through and clinches with Li against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ballin.
Ballin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Li gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ballin is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ballin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wang Li will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ballin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Li clinches.
Ballin is pushing Li up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ballin wants a takedown.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Ballin has double underhooks.
Ballin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Li tries to pull guard but Ballin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li stalling in the clinch but Ballin improves position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ballin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ballin keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ballin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Li pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joeseph Ballin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Li sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Li swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ballin.
Li connects with a right hand. Ballin shakes it off.#CL#
Ballin rushes Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ballin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Li gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ballin trying to control the position but instead, Li has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballin into the cage.
Li tries to circle away but Ballin has him pinned against the cage.
Ballin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li tries to circle away but Ballin has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Li prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ballin has Li pressed against the cage, preventing Li from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Li is trying to break the clinch but Ballin is controlling him.
Ballin stalling in the clinch.
Li wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ballin has him pressed against the cage.
Ballin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Li walks away with a smile on his face. Ballin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
Li throws a front kick aimed at Ballin's knee but Ballin avoids it well.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Li has closed the distance and engaged Ballin in a clinch.
Ballin can't get the takedown.
Li tries to score a body lock takedown but Ballin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Li is trying to break free.
Li is pressed up against the cage. Ballin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ballin circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ballin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Ballin has the dominant position.
Ballin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ballin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wang Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li is pressed up against the cage. Ballin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Li down to the mat. Li avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Li gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ballin wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Ballin is looking to control Li's arms but Li gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ballin has his back to the cage.
Ballin keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ballin tries for a takedown but Li manages to get underhooks.
Ballin throws an elbow but it misses.
Ballin trying to stall but Li improves his position.
Ballin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ballin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Li gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Li winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Ruiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt - Ballin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ballin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruiz tries to clinch but Ballin is having none of it.
Ballin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ruiz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruiz shoots for a double leg takedown but Ballin sprawls well. He's pushed Ruiz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joeseph Ballin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Ruiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ballin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ballin smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Ballin clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Ruiz wants to get back to striking at distance but Ballin won't allow it.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Ballin has him pressed against the cage.
Ballin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ruiz up against the cage.
Ballin gets underhooks to prevent Ruiz's takedown attempt.
Ruiz stalling in the clinch but Ballin improves position.
Ruiz misses with some punches.
Ballin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ballin is struggling to control the position.
Ruiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ballin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Ballin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ballin tries for a takedown but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruiz blocks a head kick by Ballin.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Ballin shows good takedown defense.
Ballin fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruiz looks winded!#CL#
Ruiz tries to keep at a distance but Ballin has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ballin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruiz's brow.
Ballin looking for a takedown.
Ballin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Ruiz crunches a lovely knee into Ballin's ribcage.
Ruiz jumps guard but Ballin stands there with Ruiz around his waist. Ruiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ballin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ballin is pushing Ruiz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ballin keeps control of Ruiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ballin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ballin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Ruiz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ballin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ruiz to the mat. Ruiz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Ballin passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Ballin slows the pace down in half guard.
Ballin passes to side control. #SU#
Ballin stands up and beckons Ruiz to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballin misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeseph Ballin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ruiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ballin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ballin's waist but Ballin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruiz off to one side.
Ruiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ballin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruiz sprawls well. Ruiz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ballin gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruiz with a poor takedown #CL#
and Ballin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ballin.
Joeseph Ballin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Ruiz.
Ballin stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Ballin holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruiz drops back down to his feet.
Ruiz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ballin is keeping busy.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Ballin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards. #T1#
Ruiz stops a takedown attempt from Ballin.
Ballin slows down the pace here.
Ruiz wants a takedown.
#BC#
Ballin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ballin fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Ballin takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Ballin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ballin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?#TD#
Ballin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ruiz uses from the top position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ballin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ballin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruiz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ruiz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ballin controls the pace.
Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ballin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Ballin stands and steps away. Ruiz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Ballin goes for a double leg but Ruiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruiz continues to drive forward.
Ruiz tries to clinch up but Ballin circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ballin instigates a clinch.
Ballin just leaning against Ruiz, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Ballin.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Ballin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ballin lands with a right to the head.
Ballin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ballin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ballin leaning against his opponent.
Ruiz prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Ruiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ballin.
Ruiz misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Ballin manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Ruiz throws a sloppy strike and Ballin has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ruiz is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ballin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joeseph Ballin!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
