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Event:
D49 Jacquard v Nystrom
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab from Ball.
Rautio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ball looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ball moves in looking to clinch but Rautio pushes him off.
Ball wants to clinch.
Rautio lands a right hook to the body.
Ball definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Rautio.
Rautio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Rautio lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Rautio. Beautiful body shot.
Ball takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rautio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ball stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rautio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Rautio moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rautio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ball seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ball takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rautio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monte Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Rautio.#CUT2#
It looks like Monte Ball has been cut.
Rautio throws a powerful right kick. Ball tried to block low but the kick was high! Ball was taken right off of his feet! Rautio jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Risto Rautio!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Risto Rautio made sure he mentioned Vandal & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
D44 Warror v Stone
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Pellervoinen is just out of range.
Ball wants to clinch up but Pellervoinen keeps it at a distance.
Ball throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Pellervoinen counters with a right hand that sends Ball tumbling to the canvas! Can Pellervoinen finish him? He dives into Ball's guard looking to do just that!#CUT#
It looks like Monte Ball has been cut.
Ball controls Pellervoinen momentarily but Pellervoinen frees himself.
Pellervoinen landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ball has momentary wrist control but Pellervoinen slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Ball is rocked!
Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pellervoinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pellervoinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ball is still in real trouble! Can Pellervoinen finish him?
Pellervoinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ball seems to have recovered his senses.
Pellervoinen throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pellervoinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pellervoinen cracks Ball with a solid left hand.
Pellervoinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pellervoinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ball is trying to control the position but Pellervoinen postures up.
Ball keeping moving, preventing Pellervoinen from controlling successfully.
Pellervoinen 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.
Pellervoinen stands up over Ball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ball can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pellervoinen lands a couple of digs.
Pellervoinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pellervoinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pellervoinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Pellervoinen there. #CUT#
That has opened up Monte Ball's cut even more.
Pellervoinen trying to pass the guard but Ball defending well. #T3#
Pellervoinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pellervoinen lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ball quite badly. Ball pulls Pellervoinen in close trying to recover. Pellervoinen postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ball on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ball doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampsa Pellervoinen!
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Event:
FC PPV
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Ball tries to clinch up but Faup circles away and keeps his distance.
Faup throws a fast counter high kick but Ball manages to duck under it in time.
Ball blocks a head kick by Faup.
Ball throws a jab but it's blocked by Faup.
Faup tries to counter by closing the distance.
Faup keeps the fight on the outside.
Faup misses with a head kick.
Ball is looking to clinch but Faup is avoiding it.
Faup takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ball throws a body punch but Faup moves out of range.
Ball throws a shot from downtown. Faup moves away and avoids it.
Faup shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ball tries to clinch but Faup moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball avoids the head kick by Faup.
Ball lands a really nice looking cross but Faup seems unphased.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faup throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ball.#CUT2#
It looks like Monte Ball has been cut.
Faup misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Ball tries to clinch but Faup is having none of it.
Ball blocks a head kick by Faup.
Ball blocks a head kick by Faup.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Ball moves out of range easily.
Ball cracks Faup with a good jab.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Faup is just out of range.
Faup tries a head kick but it misses.
Faup ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
Monte Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Ball - just one landing.
Ball looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ball fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donk. Ball catches Faup right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Ball drives through and clinches with Faup against the ropes.
Ball working aggressively here.
#T2#
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Faup.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Faup tries to circle away but Ball has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Faup breaks from the clinch.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faup was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Faup is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Monte Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faup misses with a head kick.
Ball missing with a left hand there. Faup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faup slips under a jab from Ball.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faup defending well as Ball loads up on a big left hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Ball's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Ball. #CL#
Ball instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Faup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Ball moves out of range easily.
Faup tries a head kick but it misses.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ball on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Faup tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ball prevents Faup from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faup's elbow.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faup's efforts to push away.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Faup.
Faup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ball keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faup's efforts to push away.
Ball tries a body shot but Faup blocks it.
#BC2#
Faup manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ball rushes Faup and presses him up against the ropes.
Faup is looking to break free of the clinch but Ball has double underhooks. #BC2#
Faup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faup swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.
Faup throws a fast counter high kick but Ball manages to duck under it in time.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Ball rushes Faup and presses him up against the ropes.#T2#
Faup is trying to push Ball away but Ball has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Ball prevents Faup from breaking the clinch.
Ball working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faup has had enough of the clinch but Ball keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Faup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faup circles away quickly and effectively.
Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faup throws a head kick but Ball moves out of range.
Ball pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball avoids the head kick by Faup.
A head kick misses from Faup. #CL#
Faup tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Ball dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Monte Ball's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Faup swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.
Faup tries to counter with a clinch but Ball shakes him off and moves away.
Faup throws a head kick that half lands.
Peter Faup seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Ball clinches with his opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ball here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monte Ball has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faup is trying to force a seperation but Ball has the dominant position.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Faup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faup.
Ball tries to throw a body punch but Faup avoids it by throwing Ball back against the ropes.
Ball lands a shot to the body.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Ball is looking to control Faup's arms but Faup gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ball has his back to the ropes.
Faup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faup working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Ball on the inside.
Faup tries to circle away but Ball has him pinned against the ropes.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monte Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Faup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ball misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Faup counters by moving into the clinch.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peter Faup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC2#
Faup breaks the clinch.
Ball lands a lovely overhand right.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Ball has closed the distance and engaged Faup in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faup.
Ball misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ball, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Ball!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Zao misses with a hook.
Ball is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zao takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Ball steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zao.
Zao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
AJ Zao's cut is getting worse.
Ball throws an overhand right that lands on Zao's shoulder, as Zao tries to avoid the shot.
Ball gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zao.
Zao looks to score with a jab to the body but Ball is just out of range.
Ball tries to clinch but Zao is having none of it.
Zao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ball throws a hook but Zao blocks it.
Ball closes the distance but Zao moves to the side
and Zao counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Zao controls the action.
Zao working aggressively here.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ball working aggressively here.
#T1#
Zao takes a shot to the head.
Zao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Zao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball tries a body shot but Zao blocks it.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball blocking some punches.
Zao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ball creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
AJ Zao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zao working aggressively here.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball taking a breather.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Ball tries to stall but Zao uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zao working aggressively here.
Ball digs a right hand underneath Zao's ribcage. Zao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zao backwards. #T3#
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ball.
Zao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Zao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Zao.
Zao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zao walks away with a smile on his face. Ball gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ball lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball staying out of range there.
Zao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.#CL2#
Zao gets tackled into the cage by Ball. Ball maintains the clinch. #BC#
Zao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Ball slips under a jab from Zao.
Ball moves in looking to clinch but Zao pushes him off.
Ball thuds his right hand into Zao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ball fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zao, pushing him back against the cage.
Zao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball pushes Zao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ball is stalling here.
Zao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zao lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zao.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Zao's cut.
That's time! Zao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ball doesn't manage to clinch there - Zao circles away.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zao.
Zao connects with a crisp jab.
Zao throws a lazy right hand but Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ball finds it's way round the side to connect with Zao's head.
Ball tries to clinch but Zao moves out of range.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball tries to counter by closing the distance.
AJ Zao is winning the standup battle so far.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ball uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zao.
Zao misses with a straight right.
Zao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Zao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball takes a swing at Zao's ribcage but misses.
Zao looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
Ball thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zao throws the left hand but Ball avoids the punch easily.
Zao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Zao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Ball lands with an uppercut that bounces Zao off the cage and back into range.
Zao missing with a left hand there. Ball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Zao misses the target.
Ball wants to counter the offense by Zao and move into the clinch position.
Zao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ball doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zao blocks a body shot from Ball.
Ball pushes Zao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Zao controls the action.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Ball misses with a body punch.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Monte Ball seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zao misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zao misses with some punches.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Zao swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zao blocking some punches.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
Zao throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball. #T3#
Ball is working Zao over against the cage.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Ball. #CUT2#
Jeez, AJ Zao's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zao as Ball tries to tie him up.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zao letting Ball take a breather here.
Zao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball.
Ball working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Ball jumps guard and drags Zao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SU#
Zao gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ball on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zao throws out the jab.
Ball blocks a jab.
Ball keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zao.
Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zao manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Zao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zao gets through Ball's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Zao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Zao blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Zao lands a left hand.
Zao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zao.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zao backwards.
Zao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Zao lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zao blocking some punches.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zao backwards.
Zao lands a shoulder strike.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Zao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zao working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Zao lands with a left to the head.
Zao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball.#BC#
Zao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Zao.#CUT#
It looks like Monte Ball has been cut.
Zao throws a lazy right hand but Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ball fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zao on the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at AJ Zao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Monte Ball!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Barker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball is working Barker over against the cage.
Barker blocks an uppercut.
Barker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ball looks to land a right hand but Barker moved out of range.
Barker moves in looking to clinch but Ball pushes him off.#CL2#
Ball has managed to clinch.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Ball lands a body punch. #BC2#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
Ball with a jab.
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!#CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch successfully.
Barker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ball is keeping busy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barker. #T1#
Barker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball lands a hook that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Barker blocks a body shot from Ball.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Barker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Barker throws a head punch that misses.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ball as Barker tries to tie him up.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Ball misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Ball tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barker's elbow.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Barker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ball changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barker scores with a jab. Ball acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Monte Ball has been cut.#CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Barker fails to land.
Barker taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Barker lands a right hand.
Barker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barker has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball is working Barker over against the cage.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barker can't find room to land a body shot as Ball controls the action.
A hook to the body from Ball.
Barker blocking some punches.
Barker taking a breather.
Barker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ball up against the cage.
Barker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been informed that Ball has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ball. #T4#
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ball.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ball controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barker.
Barker blocks an uppercut.
Ball misses with some punches.
Barker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Barker has Ball up against the cage in a clinch.
Barker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Barker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Ball's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch successfully.
Barker lands with a light punch inside.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barker struggles to land a body shot inside as Ball controls his hands.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barker taking a breather.
Ball blocking some punches.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Barker.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barker misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Good body shot from Ball.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Barker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch.
Ball drops his hands momentarily and Barker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch.
Ball misses with a body punch.
Barker taking a breather.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Barker misses with the head strike.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Barker.
Ball blocks a body shot from Barker.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Barker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barker misses with the head strike.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barker working aggressively here.
Barker pushes Ball back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball scores with a hook to the body.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
Barker takes a shot to the head.
Barker is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands a right hand.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ball slows down the pace here.
Ball lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Monte Ball seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ball gets through Barker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Ball.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barker tries to throw a body punch but Ball avoids it by throwing Barker back against the cage.
Ball lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barker.
Good body shot from Ball.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ball blocking some punches.
Ball works on Barker's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Ball.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monte Ball's cut.
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##CL2#
Ball closes the distance and pushes Barker back into the cage.
Barker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
Ball lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Ball.
Barker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball tries to work over Barker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Ball.
Nice body punch from Ball - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ball lands a right hand.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Ball lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Ball. #BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ball closes the distance and pushes Barker back into the cage.
Barker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Barker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Ball.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ball.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Barker's head.
Barker blocks an uppercut.
Marles Barker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Barker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barkers head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
Ball blocks a body shot from Barker.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Barker swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barker fails to land.
Barker can't find room to land a body shot as Ball controls the action.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
Barker lands a nice uppercut.
Ball gets through Barker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ball has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Barker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Monte Ball is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Ball.
Barker looking to slow down the pace here.
Barker can't find room to land a body shot as Ball controls the action.
Barker tries to work over Ball's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barker misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Barker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Barker is trying to maintain a safe position but Ball gets an underhook and turns Barker into the cage.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barker backwards.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Barker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barker misses with a punch on the inside.
Barker is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Barker fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ball 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Ball!
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Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ball closes the distance and pushes Sutherland back into the cage.
Sutherland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ball blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Sutherland.
Ball stalling.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sutherland missing with knees to the body.
Sutherland has Ball pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ball.
Sutherland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ball walks away with a smile on his face. Sutherland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Sutherland closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Sutherland successfully pulls guard.
Sutherland controlling Ball's posture.
Ball pushing down on Sutherland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sutherland is trying to maintain the position but Ball is very close to passing his half guard.
Ball prevents Sutherland from improving his position.
Sutherland is still trying to improve position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sutherland gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sutherland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ball is aware though and is defending well.
Sutherland looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sutherland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ball is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ball scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Sutherland shoots in for a double leg but Ball sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Sutherland moves into range and clinches up with Ball.
Sutherland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sutherland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ball gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Monte Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Sutherland.
Sutherland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ball gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sutherland fails to pull guard.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ball is trying to pull guard but Sutherland has him pressed against the cage.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sutherland blocks a body shot from Ball.
Sutherland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ball has him pressed against the cage.
Sutherland tries to pull guard but Ball won't allow it.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Ball stops a takedown attempt from Sutherland.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Sutherland.
Sutherland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sutherland blocks a body shot from Ball.
Sutherland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
Monte Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sutherland shoots for a double leg takedown but Ball sprawls well. He's pushed Sutherland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutherland tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball jabs at Sutherland's body.
Sutherland looks winded!
Sutherland shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Ball clinches up with Sutherland and pushes him back against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Ball dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Ball instigates a clinch.
Sutherland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ball looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ball stops a takedown attempt from Sutherland.
Sutherland tries to pull guard but Ball won't allow it.
Monte Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Sutherland.
Ball is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sutherland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ball creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ball. #BC#
Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sutherland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ball swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Ball darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sutherland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ball circles away.
Sutherland walks into a left hand. #CL#
Sutherland gets tackled into the cage by Ball. Ball maintains the clinch.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Sutherland's head.
Sutherland tries to break the clinch but Ball is controlling the position.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ball as Sutherland tries to tie him up.
Sutherland can't get the takedown.
Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sutherland can do to turn this around?
Sutherland is breathing heavily.
Sutherland tries to pull guard but Ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Sutherland drops back down to his feet.
Ball is leaning against Sutherland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Monte Ball has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sutherland blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sutherland wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Ball tries to throw a body punch but Sutherland avoids it by throwing Ball back against the cage.
Ball lands a body punch.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sutherland is trying to pull guard but Ball has him pressed against the cage.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Ball lands a shot to the body.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Ball - that landed with a thud.
Ball tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sutherland's elbow.
Sutherland being controlled against the cage.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sutherland jumps guard but Ball stands there with Sutherland around his waist. Sutherland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.#T3#
Ball is working Sutherland over against the cage.
Sutherland is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sutherland backwards.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sutherland backwards.
Ball just leaning against Sutherland, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sutherland jumps guard but Ball stands there with Sutherland around his waist. Sutherland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Sutherland prevents a body shot from Ball.
Ball goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sutherland prevents it.
Stalling in the clinch from Ball.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Sutherland controls the action.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Sutherland uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ball doesn't manage to clinch there - Sutherland circles away.
Donald Sutherland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sutherland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sutherland unleashes a big counter combination but Ball bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ball with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Sutherland misses.
Ball seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ball tries to clinch there but Sutherland circles away.
Ball moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ball lands with an uppercut that bounces Sutherland off the cage and back into range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Ball dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sutherland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Ball clinches up against the cage.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Sutherland gets control of Ball's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sutherland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ball slips nicely into half guard.
Sutherland pushes Ball off looking to stand but Ball dives back in and keeps control.
Ball wants to free his trapped foot but Sutherland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball works his way into side control. #T1#
Sutherland is trying to get back to half guard.
Ball just content to control the position.
Sutherland pushes Ball away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ball gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sutherland is looking for a sweep.
Ball happy to just control the position for now.
Sutherland tries to buck Ball off but Ball is having none of it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sutherland holding on.
Sutherland is trying to get back to half guard.
Sutherland is trying to control Ball's posture but Ball avoids it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sutherland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ball backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Monte Ball has been cut.#CL#
Ball has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Sutherland.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Sutherland.
A short body shot lands from Ball as the two fighters clinch.
Sutherland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sutherland wants to get back to striking at distance but Ball won't allow it.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Ball manages to break the clinch.
Monte Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Ball has managed to clinch.
Sutherland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sutherland is trying to push Ball away but Ball has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sutherland has had enough of the clinch but Ball keeps him there for the moment.
Ball lands a hook that snaps the head of Sutherland backwards. #T4#
Sutherland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ball fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ball digs a good body shot into Sutherland's ribs.
Sutherland fails to land with a series of punches.
Sutherland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Sutherland tries to counter it with a takedown but Ball pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Ball rushes Sutherland and presses him up against the cage.
Ball is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sutherland takes a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutherland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Donald Sutherland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Ball lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ball 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Ball!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Holmes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ball finds it's way round the side to connect with Holmes's head.
Ball scores with a hook to the body. Holmes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ball defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holmes.
Holmes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ball is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ball! But no joy.
Ball scores with a nice head shot.
Ball fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holmes circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Holmes with that takedown attempt.
Ball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ball lands a jab to Holmes's midsection.
Ball lands a body shot.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Holmes tries to clinch up but Ball circles away and keeps his distance.
Ball connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ball lands with a good body shot.
Ball punishes Holmes's body with a nice straight punch.
Holmes seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Ball shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Holmes is backing up but Ball catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Holmes covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Ball Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Ball!
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