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Event:
hardcore mma: showcase 3
Date: Sep 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Balic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garner. #TD#
Garner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balic is trying to stand back up but Garner is controlling him
#SUB#
Garner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Garner seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Garner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Garner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balic defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balic wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##SUB#
Garner is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Balic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cash Garner!
Nicky Balic spoke after the fight, saying 'That did not go to plan but that's life in general.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Balic throws a nice head kick!
Topulli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Balic counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Balic lands.
Balic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Topulli doesn't seem bothered though.
Balic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Topulli swings for the body but Balic moves out of range.
Topulli shoots in and drives through. Balic sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Topulli. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Balic clinches up with Topulli and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topulli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Balic is defending well for now.
Balic misses with a punch on the inside.
Topulli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Topulli has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gjin Topulli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Balic. #ES#
Topulli bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Balic stuffs the takedown.
Topulli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balic counters with a three punch combo that has Topulli backing up. Topulli nods at Balic to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Topulli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Balic. No joy for Topulli on that attempt.
Topulli is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Balic scores with a takedown into Topulli's guard.#SU2#
Balic stands up and waves to Topulli to follow him. #T2#
Balic with a nice calf kick.
Balic misses with a wild combination.
Balic throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Balic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Topulli was covering up waiting for the punch and Balic finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Topulli has his foot on Balic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Balic works his way back into a safe position though.
Balic is in close to Topulli's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU2#
Balic gets to his feet. Topulli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Balic throws a jab when Topulli was well out of range.#CL#
Topulli moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Balic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Topulli can't fight it off and eventually Balic manages to take the fight to the floor. Topulli looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Topulli wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Balic manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Balic wants to stand but Topulli has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topulli tries to roll over but Balic keeps him under control.#T4##SU2#
Balic stands up from half guard.
Balic stuffs the takedown.
Topulli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balic.#CL2#
Balic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topulli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balic throws out the jab.
Topulli tries to clinch but Balic moves out of range. #CL#
Topulli rushes Balic and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Balic manages to break the clinch.
Balic throws a big shot that misses.
Topulli misses with a takedown attempt - Balic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Balic dominated that round.
That's time! Topulli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Topulli ducks under a wild hook from Balic.
Horrible takedown attempt by Topulli or perhaps it was just good defense by Balic, which made it look bad.
Balic misses with a series of wild punches.
Topulli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Topulli slips a jab and a cross from Balic.
Topulli attempts a counter takedown but Balic avoids it well and moves away.
Topulli shoots for a takedown but Balic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gjin Topulli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balic connects with a single shot there.
Balic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nicky Balic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Balic shoots in and bounces Topulli off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Topulli pushes Balic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Topulli slips a jab and a cross from Balic.
Balic lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Balic.
Balic throws the left hand but Topulli avoids the punch easily.
As Balic looks to move away, Topulli throws a big counter combo but Balic just gets out of the way.
Balic scores with a kick to the body.
Balic's corner calls for a 1-2. Balic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Topulli darts in and clinches Balic up against the cage.#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topulli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balic throws a nice looking combination but Topulli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Topulli has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Topulli staying out of range there.
Nicky Balic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Balic misses.
Balic throws a one two combo.
Balic looks for the body kick but Topulli saw that one coming.
A jab from Balic misses.
Topulli goes for a double leg but Balic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balic continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gjin Topulli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Topulli.#CL2#
Balic closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch.
Balic swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Balic scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Balic. Those never looked like landing.
Topulli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Topulli wants to clinch up but Balic keeps it at a distance.
Balic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Topulli. That did some damage!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Topulli.
Topulli tries to clinch but Balic is having none of it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Topulli.
Balic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Balic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Balic manages to break the clinch.
Topulli slips a jab from Balic.
Topulli appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Balic clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Balic manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Balic gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balic working away.#SU2#
Balic stands up and beckons Topulli to his feet.
Topulli doesn't manage to clinch there - Balic circles away.
Topulli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balic tries to avoid it but Topulli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balic to the ground. Balic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Topulli is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balic to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Balic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Topulli tries to keep at a distance but Balic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Topulli trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topulli shoots in but Balic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Topulli in his tracks.
Topulli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topulli fails with the takedown.
Balic throws out a counter right but Topulli avoids it with no problem.
Topulli slips a straight right by Balic.
Topulli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Topulli shoots for a takedown but Balic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gjin Topulli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Topulli.
Topulli shoots in but Balic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Balic throws a series of punches but Topulli avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Balic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balic.
Topulli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balic throws out the jab.
Topulli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balic as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Balic has Topulli up against the cage in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Topulli. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Balic moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Balic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Balic throws a head kick but Topulli moves out of range.
Balic throws the left hand but Topulli avoids the punch easily.
Topulli dives in and grabs Balic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balic pushes down on Topulli's head and hops out.
Balic tries to bum rush Topulli with a series of wild strikes but Topulli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balic throws a series of punches but Topulli avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Balic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topulli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Topulli scrambles back to his feet.
Balic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balic swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Balic. #T3#
Topulli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Topulli shoots in but Balic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balic scores with a punch to the head.
Balic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Balic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Topulli in his tracks.
Balic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Topulli is rocked!
Balic throws a lazy right hand but Topulli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balic scores with a sloppy right hand. Topulli should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Balic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Topulli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Topulli throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balic swinging wildly here.
Balic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balic cracks Topulli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Balic.
Topulli has a takedown stuffed.
Topulli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balic.
Topulli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Balic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gjin Topulli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicky Balic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - Topulli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Balic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balic 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Balic!
Nicky Balic took some time post fight to say the following; 'This is only the star of my MMA journey.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2025 |
#R1#
Vaughan wants to clinch.
Balic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Balic instigates a clinch.
Vaughan lands a damaging elbow.
Balic working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Balic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vaughan pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaughan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Balic clinches up with Vaughan and pushes him back against the cage.
Vaughan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaughan taking a breather. #T1##BC2#
Balic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaughan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vaughan moves forwards but Balic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaughan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balic tries to counter with a clinch but Vaughan shakes him off and moves away.
Vaughan tries to clinch but Balic moves out of range.
Vaughan doesn't manage to clinch there - Balic circles away.
Vaughan tries to clinch up.
Balic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balic looks to land a combination. Vaughan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vaughan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balic swivels and escapes.
Vaughan moves out of range of the body kick.
Balic tries to bum rush Vaughan with a series of wild strikes but Vaughan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balic swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaughan.
Vaughan moves in looking to clinch but Balic pushes him off.
Vaughan sets himself, and Balic steps forward looking for the clinch! Vaughan avoids it this time.
Vaughan tries to close the distance and clinch but Balic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balic wants to counter with a clinch but Vaughan pushes him away.
Balic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Balic lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balic lands a body shot.
Vaughan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vaughan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balic.
Balic scores with a jab to the head.
Prince Vaughan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Balic duly obliges.
Balic misses with a double jab.
Vaughan moves in looking to clinch but Balic pushes him off.
Vaughan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vaughan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Balic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vaughan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Vaughan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vaughan to the mat. Vaughan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Balic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Balic does it's job there.#T3#
Balic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaughan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vaughan has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Balic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Vaughan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughan is breathing heavily.
Vaughan looking to slow down the pace here.
Vaughan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Balic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balic drops an elbow to the side of Vaughan's head.
Balic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vaughan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balic on the ground.#SU2#
Balic gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Vaughan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Balic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Vaughan moves into the clinch.
Vaughan is trying to maintain a safe position but Balic gets an underhook and turns Vaughan into the cage.
Balic working hard to break the clinch.
Vaughan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Balic manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Balic gets a clinch. #TD2#
Balic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vaughan taking some punishment here, with Balic in his half guard.
Balic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SU2#
Balic decides to stand and escape the position.
Vaughan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Balic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vaughan shoots in looking for a takedown. Balic tries to sprawl out of it but Vaughan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaughan walks into a jab.
Nicky Balic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Balic. #CL2#
Balic clinches up with Vaughan and pushes him back against the cage.
Vaughan is stalling here.
Vaughan is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vaughan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Balic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Balic is trying to push Vaughan away but Vaughan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vaughan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Vaughan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaughan scores with a knee to the head.
Balic tries to break free but Vaughan pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Vaughan.
Balic is trying to break free.
Vaughan throws a punch but it's blocked by Balic. #BC2#
Balic manages to break the clinch.
Vaughan has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Balic counters by clinching up.
Balic wants to get back to striking at distance but Vaughan won't allow it.
Nicky Balic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Balic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balic tries to break the clinch but Vaughan is controlling the position. #TD2#
Balic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vaughan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is taking a good look at Vaughan as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Balic!
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Balic is working for a rear naked choke. Vaughan is not defending it well and Balic has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Vaughan refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Vaughan's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicky Balic!
Nicky Balic took some time post fight to say the following; 'This is only the star of my MMA journey.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2025 |
#R1#
Balic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Benton gets the takedown into side control.
Balic wants to get back to his feet but Benton is dominant here and he's now got Balic's back!#SUB#
Benton seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Balic's chin but Balic turns very nicely into Benton's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Balic.
Benton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Benton is looking for a kimura but Balic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Benton to get the leverage.
Balic is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Balic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Balic tries to kick Benton off in order to stand up. Benton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Balic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Balic!
Benton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Benton controlling the pace for now.
Benton'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Benton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Balic for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Benton wants to finish this one by submission but Balic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Benton.
Benton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Benton seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Balic is holding on tight.
Balic is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benton controlling the pace for now.
Balic has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Benton biding his time, controlling Balic. #SUB#
Benton looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Balic taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Benton!
Jeremy Benton gave a mention to HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! š„ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Nicky Balic spoke after the fight, saying 'That did not go to plan but that's life in general.'. |
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