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Event:
UMMA 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jimenez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balboa tries to roll over but Jimenez keeps him under control.
Jimenez works his way into side control.
Jimenez lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jimenez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balboa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jimenez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Balboa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jimenez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa wants to control but Jimenez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez working the ground and pound.
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working. #SUB#
Jimenez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balboa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Balboa is trying to improve his position.
Jimenez cracks Balboa with a big elbow.
Jimenez scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jimenez controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Jimenez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Jimenez is working Balboa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Jimenez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Balboa looking for a sweep but Jimenez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Balboa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez content just to control the position here. #T4#
Jimenez looking to control but Balboa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jimenez lands a couple of good shots and Balboa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Jimenez has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Balboa! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jimenez gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lalo Jimenez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Balboa.
Balboa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jimenez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Balboa has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Balboa has Jimenez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Balboa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Balboa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jimenez regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Jimenez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Balboa defends it easily.#SUB#
Jimenez working for a triangle but Balboa defends it easily.
#T1#
Jimenez trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimenez is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jimenez is looking for a triangle but Balboa pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Jimenez is working an open guard so Balboa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Balboa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jimenez's guard.
Balboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimenez is retaining full guard.
Balboa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jimenez wants to get back to his feet but Balboa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jimenez is breathing heavily.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Jimenez working for submissions but it's allowed Balboa to get to half guard.
Balboa stalling.
Jimenez is trying to control but can't.
Balboa wants to control but Jimenez is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Balboa looking to score a takedown here. Jimenez is defending well but Balboa drives through and ends up in Jimenez's guard.#T4##SUB#
Balboa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Balboa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jimenez looking for a guillotine here but Balboa defends easily.
Balboa stays in close to Jimenez's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Balboa 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##CL2#
Balboa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jimenez tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa avoids the elbow strike from Jimenez, against the cage.
#TD2#
Balboa has Jimenez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Balboa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jimenez tumbling to the mat - Balboa dives into Jimenez's guard.#ES#
Jimenez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Balboa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Balboa has Jimenez pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Balboa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jimenez sprawls well initially but Balboa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa trying to control from half guard but Jimenez is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Balboa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jimenez sees it coming and defends easily.
Rick Balboa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Balboa is looking to stall here but Jimenez recovers full guard.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Jimenez is working an open guard so Balboa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Balboa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jimenez!#SUB2#
Balboa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Jimenez struggling a bit here.
Balboa laying and praying for a moment but Jimenez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jimenez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Balboa scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Balboa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Balboa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jimenez is just riding it out for now. Balboa eventually gives up the hold.
Jimenez scores with a few weak punches.
Jimenez trying to control but Balboa postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jimenez is looking to escape.
Balboa is trying to control the action in half guard but Jimenez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jimenez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Jimenez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jimenez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Balboa clinches up against the cage.
Balboa blocks the elbow strike.
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Balboa missing with knees to the body.
Jimenez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Balboa breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Balboa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Jimenez pushes Balboa off and gets back to his feet.
Balboa 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.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Balboa. #T1#
Balboa trying to control the action but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez controls the position for a moment.
Jimenez prevents Balboa from improving position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jimenez is trying to control Balboa's posture but Balboa avoids it.
Balboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jimenez keeps working.
The referee asks Balboa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Balboa prefers to stall for the moment though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jimenez is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Balboa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimenez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and pushes Jimenez back into the cage.
Rick Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Jimenez avoids the damage to the body.
Jimenez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jimenez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Jimenez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balboa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jimenez to the mat. Jimenez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jimenez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Balboa manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Jimenez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Balboa working over Jimenez with some ground and pound. Jimenez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4##SUB#
Balboa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jimenez.#SUB2#
Balboa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa prevents Jimenez from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Balboa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Tanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Balboa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tanner throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.
Tanner throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.
Tanner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tanner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa is looking to control Tanner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balboa avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balboa defending well though.
Tanner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tanner lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Tanner 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.
Tanner 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.
Tanner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balboa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Balboa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tanner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balboa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tanner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tanner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Tanner.
Balboa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tanner scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Tanner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tanner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Balboa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tanner.
Tanner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tanner prevents Balboa from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tanner seems to be working for a kimura but Balboa defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Tanner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tanner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tanner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balboa tries to roll over but Tanner keeps him under control.
Tanner throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tanner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tanner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balboa defending well though.
Tanner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Balboa trying to hold on to Tanner's head to control him but Tanner postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tanner lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Tanner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Tanner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Balboa is trying to defend but Tanner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Balboa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tanner keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Tanner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Balboa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tanner keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Balboa is breathing heavily.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tanner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Balboa taking a breather.
Tanner jumps guard but Balboa stands there with Tanner around his waist. Tanner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanner lands a nice elbow.
Tanner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?#BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch.
Tanner shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tanner is defended easily by Balboa.#T2#
No luck for Tanner with that takedown attempt.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanner is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.#TD#
Tanner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Balboa on his heels. He'll look to pass Balboa's guard now, I'm sure.
Balboa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tanner dives into side control.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner gets to mount! Balboa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Balboa is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Balboa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tanner lands a nice shot to the head.
Balboa can't escape the position.
Tanner controlling the pace for now.
Balboa swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
Balboa wants to hold on but Tanner pushes him away.
Tanner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tanner lands a heavy elbow.
Tanner lands with some strikes.
Monroe Tanner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balboa working to try and regain half guard.
Tanner punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Tanner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tanner with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Tanner dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Tanner has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
Balboa fails to pull guard.
Balboa jumps guard but Tanner stands there with Balboa around his waist. Balboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Tanner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tanner jumps guard.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Tanner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Balboa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tanner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Balboa trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tanner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Balboa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tanner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Tanner gets to his feet. Balboa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tanner shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Tanner rushes Balboa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanner stalling.
Tanner tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Tanner drops back down to his feet.
Balboa working hard to break the clinch.
Rick Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Balboa forces Tanner back against the cage and clinches.
Tanner stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tanner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tanner goes for a takedown attempt but Balboa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanner is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Tanner.
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily. #T4##CL2#
Balboa pushes Tanner up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Balboa to work.
Balboa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanner to keep the fight standing.
Balboa wants a takedown.
Balboa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tanner smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Tanner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Balboa to the ground. Tanner is now in Balboa's guard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanner passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Monroe Tanner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balboa wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe Tanner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tanner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Tanner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Norton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Balboa was covering up waiting for the punch and Norton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Norton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Balboa's head.
Norton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balboa is trying to keep Norton in close.
Norton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Norton is pushing down on Balboa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balboa is fighting to maintain full guard but Norton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Norton seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton wants to free his trapped foot but Balboa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balboa looks winded!
Norton content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB#
Norton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balboa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Norton throwing shots but Balboa is blocking nicely.
Norton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Norton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Norton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Norton is controlling the pace.
Balboa tries to get to full guard but Norton has control of the leg.
Norton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Balboa wants to get back to full guard.
Norton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Norton stands up and beckons Balboa to join him on the feet. #TD#
Norton 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.
Balboa being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Balboa is working an open guard so Norton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Norton moves into the clinch.#T3#
Norton managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Norton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Balboa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balboa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Norton can't get the takedown.
Balboa jumps guard but Norton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Norton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balboa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Norton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Norton showed some decent athleticism there.
Norton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Norton content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa is trying to get back to full guard.
Norton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Norton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Norton tries a head kick but it misses.
Norton shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Norton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa cracks a nice hook into Norton's ribs.
Balboa shoots in looking for a takedown. Norton tries to sprawl out of it but Balboa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Norton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa lands a right hook to the body.
Balboa is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Balboa feints and as Norton raises his hands in defense, Balboa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T1#
Norton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Balboa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cole Norton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norton 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.
Norton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Norton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Norton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Balboa wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving. #T3#
Balboa 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.
Norton pulls Balboa in to control the position.
Norton wants to sweep but no luck.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Norton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Norton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Norton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balboa's guard.
Balboa pulls Norton in close to prevent any damage.
Norton content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa is trying to keep Norton in close.
Norton postures up in Balboa's guard and throws a big left but Balboa blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Balboa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Norton lands a body shot.
Norton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norton wants it to stay on the feet.
Cole Norton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norton is defended easily by Balboa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Norton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Norton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa is letting Norton control him for a moment. #T1##SU#
Norton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Balboa to his feet. #CL#
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balboa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Norton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balboa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Norton.
Norton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.#T2#
Balboa is trying to push Norton away but Norton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balboa.
Norton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Norton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Norton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Norton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Balboa taking punishment in the form of punches.
A lull in the action here as Norton stalls from top position.
Norton lands some shots froms side control.
Balboa is looking to regain half guard here but Norton keeps moving and retains side control.
Norton controls the position.
Balboa is trying to get back to half guard.
Balboa taking a bit of punishment here - Norton scoring with strikes.
Norton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?#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.
Norton is staying tight to Balboa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Norton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Norton prevents Balboa from escaping the position.#SU#
Norton decides to stand back up. Norton steps back and let's Balboa get back to his feet.
Norton misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norton defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Norton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Norton!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Balboa rushes Rosario and presses him up against the cage.
Balboa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Rosario breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt.
Rosario is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rosario as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Balboa gets caught flat footed, as Rosario shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rosario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosario distracts Balboa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rosario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosario lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rosario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Rosario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rosario lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosario postures up in Balboa's guard and throws a big left but Balboa blocks it. #T1#
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rosario throws a big right hand that misses.
Rosario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rosario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Rosario will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rosario with a nice head shot there.
Rosario postures up and lands a big shot to Balboa's brow.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosario.
Rosario lands a couple of elbows.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosario.
Rosario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rosario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rosario in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rosario is looking to work some ground and pound but Balboa has wrist control.
Rosario stands up over Balboa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Rosario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosario.
Rosario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosario really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rosario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rosario throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rosario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rosario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rosario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rosario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rosario cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Rosario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosario cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rosario with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB2#
Balboa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rosario landing with the ground and pound.
Rosario postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rosario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosario.
Rosario lands a couple of elbows.
Rosario postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck.
Rosario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rosario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rosario chips away with some ground and pound.
Rosario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Rosario distracts Balboa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rosario is looking to work some ground and pound but Balboa has wrist control.
Rosario scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Balboa is looking for a triangle but Rosario pushes his legs off easily.
Rosario throwing strikes from guard but Balboa blocks nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rosario with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosario.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rosario throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rosario - that will leave a mark!
Rosario dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balboa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Rosario dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Balboa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rosario just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rosario lands a knee to the head.
#TD#
Rosario ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rosario no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rosario lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rosario throwing strikes but missing.
Rosario cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa has momentary wrist control but Rosario slips an elbow through the middle.
Rosario scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rosario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rosario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balboa is trying to control the position but Rosario postures up. #T1#
Rosario connects with a couple of short punches.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rosario accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rosario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rosario stands up over Balboa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rosario cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Rosario keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Balboa's head.
Rosario lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rosario chips away with some ground and pound.
Rosario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rosario throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balboa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balboa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rosario works over Balboa with some ground and pound from guard.
Rosario postures up in Balboa's guard and throws a big left but Balboa blocks it. #T2#
Rosario throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rosario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Balboa pushes Rosario up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Rosario breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Rosario shoots in and bounces Balboa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Rosario got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosario has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Balboa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosario.
Rosario postures up and lands a big shot to Balboa's brow.
Rosario lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rosario's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rosario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rosario throwing strikes but missing.
Balboa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rosario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosario is looking to work some ground and pound but Balboa has wrist control.
Rosario is in close to Balboa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rosario throwing strikes but missing.
Rosario postures up in Balboa's guard and throws a big left but Balboa blocks it.
Rosario distracts Balboa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rosario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Rosario stopping the sweep attempt from Balboa.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Rosario in a clinch.
Balboa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rosario gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosario looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Rosario breaks the clinch.
Rosario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Rob Rosario has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Balboa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Balboa drives through and clinches with Rosario against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Rosario dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rosario fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Rosario persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rosario lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Rosario is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Rosario is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rosario is working for a kimura but Balboa is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rosario seems to be working for a kimura but Balboa defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Rosario looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Rosario is looking for a kimura here.
Balboa is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rosario is working for a kimura but Balboa is defending it quite comfortably.
Rosario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rosario 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.
Rosario working over Balboa with some ground and pound. Balboa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Rosario is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Balboa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rosario.
Balboa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rosario scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rick Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Balboa is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rosario is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balboa has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rosario is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balboa has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Rosario is working for a kimura but Balboa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Rosario wants to work for an arm triangle but Balboa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Rosario looking for a submission but Balboa manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Rosario stands up over Balboa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rosario is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rosario working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Rosario throwing strikes from guard but Balboa blocks nicely.
Rob Rosario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Rosario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rosario, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Rosario!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Hurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balboa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hurst tries to counter with a takedown but Balboa is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Balboa gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Hurst has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Balboa is on him like a limpet, forcing Hurst back against the cage.
Balboa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hurst pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hurst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurst scores a nice knee to the body.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hurst lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa tries to pull guard but Hurst forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Hurst drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Hurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Balboa looking to sit in guard and control but Hurst gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Balboa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balboa is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Balboa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hurst has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balboa has managed to get both his arms back between Hurst's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hurst has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balboa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balboa controlling from the top position. #T2##SU2#
Balboa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Balboa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hurst throws a counter high kick but Balboa was just alert enough to avoid it.
Virgil Hurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Balboa.#CL2#
Balboa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hurst putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Balboa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Balboa tries to pull guard but Hurst holds him up against the cage and eventually Balboa drops back down to his feet.
Balboa can't get the takedown.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Hurst avoids the damage to the body.
Balboa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurst keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboa has Hurst pressed against the cage, preventing Hurst from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Hurst manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Balboa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hurst fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Balboa shoots in but Hurst avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hurst feinted with a counter takedown.
Balboa looks winded!#CL#
Hurst drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurst is trying to push Balboa away but Balboa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Hurst has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Hurst dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hurst stuffs the takedown attempt from Balboa. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Hurst closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Balboa's guard.
Hurst is standing up over Balboa. Balboa looks to escape but Hurst dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Hurst could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hurst is working Balboa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hurst tries to score with some ground and pound. Balboa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Balboa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Hurst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Balboa is trying to control Hurst's posture but Hurst avoids it.
Balboa tries to control but Hurst manages to take his back.
Balboa is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurst is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hurst looking for the choke from the back.
Hurst biding his time, controlling Balboa.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Hurst is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hurst gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hurst gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hurst apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Balboa with a poor takedown
and Hurst counters with a straight right hand.
Virgil Hurst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Balboa.
Balboa is breathing heavily.#T3##CL2#
Hurst gets tackled into the cage by Balboa. Balboa maintains the clinch.
Balboa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hurst has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Hurst breaks from the clinch.
Rick Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa misses with a combination
and Hurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Hurst tries to keep at a distance but Balboa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hurst keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Hurst.
A bit of stalling here from Hurst.
#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hurst takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa jumps guard but Hurst stands there with Balboa around his waist. Balboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Balboa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Hurst closes the distance and pushes Balboa back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Balboa is looking to control Hurst's arms but Hurst gets an underhook and turns him. Now Balboa has his back to the cage.
Balboa is working for takedown but Hurst is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Hurst dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hurst gets the takedown into side control.
Balboa looking for a sweep but Hurst has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hurst lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Balboa wants to control but Hurst is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee warns Balboa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hurst landing shots from mount. #T1#
Hurst landing punches.
Balboa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurst winds up and cracks Balboa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hurst is nestled in close to Balboa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Balboa wants to improve his position but Hurst is controlling well.
Balboa trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Hurst is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Balboa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Hurst looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balboa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Hurst is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balboa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hurst missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hurst sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balboa defending well though.
Balboa is looking to control Hurst's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balboa avoid being mounted?
Rick Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Balboa is looking to improve his position.
Hurst drops an elbow to the side of Balboa's head.
Hurst is thwarting Balboa's attempts to control the position.
Hurst slips a nice elbow through Balboa's hands, connecting with Balboa's forehead.#SUB#
Hurst is looking for a kimura here.
Hurst not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balboa. That's going to slow Hurst down.
Balboa tries for a takedown but Hurst sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hurst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurst holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hurst avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virgil Hurst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurst 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgil Hurst!
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