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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 37
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Zabib tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ballin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zabib somewhat.
Ballin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ballin catches Zabib with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Abdelaziz Zabib has been cut.
Zabib shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ballin as he jumps to the side.
Ballin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zabib looks for a takedown but Ballin sprawls well.
Patrick Ballin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdelaziz Zabib.
Zabib moves out of range of the leg kick from Ballin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zabib.
Ballin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zabib tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ballin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballin misses with a straight right.
Zabib defending well as Ballin loads up on a big left hand.
Zabib wants to counter the offense by Ballin and move into the clinch position.
Ballin throws an overhand right that lands on Zabib's shoulder, as Zabib tries to avoid the shot.
Patrick Ballin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ballin throws a leg kick but Zabib moved away.
Ballin throws a body punch but Zabib moves out of range.
Zabib dodges the punch combination from Ballin.
Ballin misses with a few strikes there.
Ballin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ballin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zabib.
Zabib looks winded!
Zabib throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Ballin misses.
Zabib shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ballin defends it nicely.
Zabib shoots in for a double leg but Ballin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2##CL#
Ballin clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballin.
Nice body punch from Ballin - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Ballin.
Ballin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Abdelaziz Zabib's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballin.
Ballin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zabibs head.
Ballin lands with a right to the head.
Ballin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ballin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #KD#
Ballin drops Zabib onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zabib is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Zabib is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Abdelaziz Zabib's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ballin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zabib is still on wobbly legs! Can Ballin finish him?
Ballin creates a bit of distance and cracks Zabib with a massive left hook! Zabib crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Ballin stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Ballin! |
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