Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 171 - Sharma Vs Naulakko
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ball as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Hedegaard 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.
Ball is wriggling around but Hedegaard manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Ground and pound from Hedegaard. #SUB#
Hedegaard is trying for a kimura here. Ball looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hedegaard wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Hedegaard!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Simon Hedegaard made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 162 - Holloway Vs Plutov
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Ball swinging wildly here.
Ball lands the left hand.
Ball staying out of range there.
Ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boxing Champ dodges the punch combination from Ball.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ball connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Boxing Champ closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boxing Champ lands in his opponent's guard.
Boxing Champ keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ball's head.
Boxing Champ passes Ball's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball taking some punishment here, with Boxing Champ in his half guard.
Ball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boxing Champ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boxing Champ trying to control the pace. #T1#
Boxing Champ working Ball over with strikes.
Boxing Champ lands with a punch from half guard.
Boxing Champ slows the pace down in half guard.
Ball on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boxing Champ connects with a nice short shot to Ball's temple.
Boxing Champ controlling the pace.
Boxing Champ passes to full mount!
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.#SUB#
Ball tries to buck Boxing Champ off so he can stand up but Boxing Champ has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Ball falls backwards, slamming Boxing Champ to the mat but Boxing Champ holds on tight! Ball is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chame Boxing Champ!
Chame Boxing Champ took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: OFK 153 - Bagwis Vs Mustonen
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
O Madsen shoots in but Ball avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Madsen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ball. O Madsen shrugs it off though. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by O Madsen.
O Madsen working the ground and pound.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but O Madsen drags him back down.
O Madsen working the head and body with strikes.
Ball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Madsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ball is looking to work his way out of this bad position but O Madsen is controlling him well.
Ball is trying to escape the position but O Madsen is controlling the position.
O Madsen grinds an elbow into Ball's temple. #T1#
Ball takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ball takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
O Madsen is trying to get an arm triangle but Ball is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Madsen works to advance to full mount. Ball defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ball is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ball in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ball is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
O Madsen with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
O Madsen working for a submission but Ball is keeping him at bay.
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!
You get the feeling that Ball really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
O Madsen working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Ball wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! O Madsen has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Ball taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark O Madsen!
Mark O Madsen made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 152 - Urden Vs Barnes
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Ball rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fughead moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ball lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fughead's sensitive parts.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball wants to counter with a clinch but Fughead pushes him away.
Fughead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ball's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ball duly obliges.
Ball looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ball swinging wildly here.
Ball with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Ball.
Fughead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ball throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ball lands a head kick! #ROC2#Fughead is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Fughead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick lands for Ball.
Ball scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ball lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fughead's sensitive parts.
Fughead lands with a good body shot.
Fughead looks to land a left hand but Ball moved out of range nicely.
Fughead looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ball lands a right hand from hell, dropping Fughead. Ball pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonzo Ball!
In his post fight interview, Alphonzo Ball started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Boco tries to clinch up.
Ball connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ball is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ball is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ball scores with a head kick. Boco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Boco darts in and clinches Ball up against the cage.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball presses Boco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ball taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boco looking to slow down the pace here.
Boco's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ball missing with knees to the body.
Boco trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Ball catches Boco right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball lands a jab to the nose.
Ball with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Ball throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Ball finds it's way through Boco's defenses.
Ball paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boco tries a head kick but it misses.
Ball stalks Boco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boco's face. Boco staggers backwards, shaken.
Boco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Boco.
Ball lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ball plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ball scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball lands a leg kick that knocks Boco off balance momentarily.
Ball connects with a looping right hand.
Ball moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ball lands a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Ball.
Ball lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Ball throws a right hand that Boco ducks under and follows up with a left that Boco also avoids with ease.
Boco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ball's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ball duly obliges.
Ball lands an overhand right.
Boco tries to clinch but Ball is having none of it.
Ball is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice uppercut there from Ball.
Boco shoots in but Ball avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ball.
Ball connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ball scores with a decent looking hook.
Boco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ball feints a jab promting Boco to slip. Ball then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ball seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Boco is looking to clinch.
Ball lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ball lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Boco tries to close the distance and clinch but Ball swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ball scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Boco is rocked!
Ball really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ball lands a hook that stumbles Boco back into the cage. Ball follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Boco to the canvas! Ball pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Boco has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alphonzo Ball!
Alphonzo Ball decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Bumfights 3 Dia de los muertos
Date: Nov 02, 2021

#R1#
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ball is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Ball blocks a head kick by Shiba.
Shiba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ball.
Ball throws a good cross that connects.
Ball clobbers Shiba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Ball sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ball looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ball.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Ball moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
Ball is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ball lands an overhand right.
Ball takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 double jab.
Ball throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shiba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiba tries to score with a low kick but Ball moves his leg out of the way.
Ball feints the counter takedown.
Shiba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ball fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shiba.
Shiba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ball throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ball displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Ball connects with a jab.
Shiba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiba throws a low kick, looking for Ball's leg but Ball calmly moves out of range.
Ball connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shiba momentarily.
Ball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ball is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Ball lands a really nice looking cross but Shiba seems unphased.
Ball misses with a double jab.
Ball lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shiba is looking to score with low kicks.
Ball moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Some wild striking there from Ball.
Ball scores with a punch to the head.
Shiba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shiba throws a low kick but Ball moves out of range easily.
Ball jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Ball.#T2#
Ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ball.
Shiba keeps Ball at a distance using the push kick.
Shiba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Ball is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shiba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ball is out of range.
Shiba tries to land a leg kick but Ball saw it coming and moves away.
Ball is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
Ball takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shiba motions for Ball to come forward. Shiba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shiba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ball's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ball's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shiba backs up against the cage.
Ball throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shiba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ball.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Ball moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
Shiba tries to land a front kick but Ball steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ball.
Ball digs a good hook to Shiba's body. #T3#
Shiba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ball blocks a low kick nicely.
Shiba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ball moves out of range of the leg kick from Shiba.
Ball with the counter takedown but Shiba avoids it easily.
Ball shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shiba eats them both and turns towards Ball to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ball sizes up Shiba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Ball. Those never looked like landing.
Shiba is looking to chop away at Ball's legs.
Ball throws a right hand that Shiba ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiba also avoids with ease.
Shiba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shiba throws a low kick but Ball moves out of range easily.
Ball avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shiba misses with a leg kick.
Ball digs a good hook to Shiba's body.
Shiba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ball connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball blocks a leg kick.
Shiba tries a low kick but Ball avoids it.#T4#
Shiba misses with a head kick.
Shiba is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ball throws a combination. Shiba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Ball on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shiba. Shiba obviously looking to wear him down.
Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiba.
Shiba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ball is out of range and Shiba settles back down.
Good leg kick by Shiba.
Ball lands with a shot to the body.
Ball is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ball looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ball misses with a head kick.
Shiba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Shiba misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shiba on the side of the head.
Shiba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ball throws a combination. Shiba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shiba misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Ball dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ball bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shiba's head.
Ball checks a low kick from Shiba.
Shiba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ball is able to avoid easily.
Alphonzo Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shiba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ball checks the leg kick.
Ball checks a leg kick nicely.
Ball throws a combination. Shiba tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shiba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ball checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shiba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shiba looks to land a body kick but Ball moved away.
Ball moves out of range as Shiba throws a body kick.
Ball lunges at Shiba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shiba's hand.
Ball lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shiba.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Ball lands.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Ball with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Ball.
Ball blocks a leg kick.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shiba backs up against the cage. #T1#
Ball checks a leg kick.
Shiba lands a head kick!
Ball with a hook.
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Ball manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ball throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shiba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shiba lands a brutal head kick. Ball looks out on his feet and Shiba throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Chiharu Shiba!
Chiharu Shiba decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CMMA 171 Dinapoli v O'Neill 2
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Ball looks to land a combination but Tamdfjsmf avoids it well.
Tamdfjsmf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamdfjsmf wants to clinch up but Ball keeps it at a distance.
Ball drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tamdfjsmf defends it well.
Ball lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tamdfjsmf walks into a straight right hand from Ball.#TD#
Tamdfjsmf dives in and scores a takedown into Ball's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamdfjsmf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tamdfjsmf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tamdfjsmf postures up in Ball's guard and throws a big left but Ball blocks it. #SUB#
Tamdfjsmf drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tamdfjsmf as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Ball screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tamdfjsmf! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!

Event: CMMA 157 Skellington v Arcot
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Ball throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ball blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Ball scores with a spinning back kick!
Ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Ball throws a one two combo.
Ball connects with a high kick.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Ball tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ball manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ball lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A right-left combo lands from Ball.
Ball scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ball tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ball.#T1#
Ball throws a right hand that Shaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaw also avoids with ease.
Ball throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
Ball lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ball. Ball obviously looking to wear him down.
Ball fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Ball.
A low kick lands for Ball.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Shaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ball feints the counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ball.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Ball.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Ball sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajon Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ball lands a nice looking body shot.
Ball thuds his right hand into Shaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Ball lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Ball with the inside leg kick.
Ball lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ball misses with a double jab.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Ball tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ball manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ball throws out a powerful jab.
Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaw.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ball lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Shaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ball.
Ball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ball wants it to stay on the feet.
Ball drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well.
A solid body kick from Ball.
Shaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ball lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ball has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ball stalks Shaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaw's face. Shaw staggers backwards, shaken.
Ball gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Shaw counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw lands some shots froms side control.
Shaw working the ground and pound.
Ball is pushing Shaw's head away, looking to escape. Shaw manages to hold on to the position though.
Shaw moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #ES2#
Ball bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Shaw shoots for a takedown but Ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ball with a nice calf kick.
Ball cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alphonzo Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ball explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ball fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.#TD#
Shaw manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ball on his heels. He'll look to pass Ball's guard now, I'm sure.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Ball has a closed guard, preventing Shaw from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw won't allow Ball to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Ball dominated that round.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ball throws a shot to the body.
Shaw tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball wants to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch position.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ball throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ball. #TD#
Shaw darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaw in particular looking to stall.
Shaw 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.
Ball is trying to stand up here but Shaw is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shaw'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.#T1##SUB#
Shaw maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ball could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shaw has cracked it and Ball is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shaw!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rajon Shaw!
A very excited looking Rajon Shaw made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CMMA 147 O'Neill v Hill
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Ball scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Hank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hank content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hank connects with a nice short shot to Ball's temple.
Hank perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hank passes to side control.
Ball knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hank on the ground.
Ball is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU2#
Hank stands up.
Ball pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hank back to the cage. Ball follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good exchange - Ball coming out on top.
Ball seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ball misses with a double jab.
Ball attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ball swivels and escapes.
Ball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hank.
Ball takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank fails to land the takedown.
Alphonzo Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hill Billy Hank.
Hank staying out of range there.#T2#
Ball with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Hank bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank cracks Ball with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ball gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hank fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hank scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ball is trying to stand up.
Ball on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ball tries to get out of the position.
Hank content just to control the position here.
Hank is landing with some decent strikes but Ball is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Hank controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hank looking to finish Ball with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ball!
Hank postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ball bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hank and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hill Billy Hank!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hill Billy Hank waved his t-shirt featuring Knock Out Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CMMA 141 Panic v Seng
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Ball steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Ball, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Ball against the cage but Ball circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ball throws a one two combo.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ball stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ball has time to react.
Ball thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams looks to land a combination but Ball avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Ball.
Ball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Ball steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
Ball uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Ball throws a big counter head kick but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Ball thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Ball looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ball jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Ball is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ball scores with a body shot.
Ball tries a head kick but it misses.
Ball changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ball.
Alphonzo Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Ball moved out of range nicely.
Ball avoids the head kick by Williams.
A shot to the liver by Ball. Beautiful body shot.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Ball's head back.
Ball has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Ball.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ball defends well and Williams ends up having to push Ball into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ball swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Ball dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Ball leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ball drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Ball moves out of range easily. #TD#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ball has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Williams maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ball could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Williams has cracked it and Ball is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Williams!
After the big win, James Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CMMA 130 Lafayette v Kaloev
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ball sprawls well. Ball wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Santos avoids it well and moves away.
Ball plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ball scores with a head kick. Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ball thows a body kick. Santos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick from Ball lands but Santos takes it in his stride.
Ball scores with a three punch combo!
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ball delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ball has managed to clinch. #BC#
Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ball with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Ball works Santos's body with a nice hook.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Alphonzo Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitorio Santos.
Ball connects with a high kick.
Ball fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Ball tries to sprawl but Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Santos seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ball is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vitorio Santos!
After winning the bout, Vitorio Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 117 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ball jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ball throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boxer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boxer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boxer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ball.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Ball tries to clinch but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ball lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball blocks a jab.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball slips a jab from Boxer.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Boxer.
Boxer takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ball scores with a spinning back kick!
Boxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ball lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boxer takes a step back to recover.
Ball misses with the combination.
Ball moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ball scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boxer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ball.
Ball throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ball avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Ball explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ball throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boxer jabs Ball right on the nose. Ball blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Ball pushes Boxer away with a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ball - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball scores with a spinning back kick!
Ball bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ball swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ball.
Ball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ball has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ball scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Ball.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Ball slips under a jab from Boxer.#T3#
Ball blocks a low kick nicely.
Ball tries to bum rush Boxer with a series of wild strikes but Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ball lands with a nice body kick.
Ball lands a jab-cross combination.
Ball digs a good body shot into Boxer's ribs.
Ball fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ball tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
Boxer throws out a leg kick but Ball moves out of range and Boxer only half commits.
Ball with the counter takedown but Boxer avoids it easily.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball thuds his right hand into Boxer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ball scores with a nice body kick.
Ball pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boxer back to the cage. Ball follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boxer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ball's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Ball throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick lands for Ball.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Ball saw that one coming.#T4#
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circling a little - Ball finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ball thows a body kick. Boxer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ball is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boxer rather than just go for the knockout.
Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ball throws a one two combo.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Ball ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Ball.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ball lands a nice looking body shot.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ball lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Ball dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ball lands a nice looking body kick.
Ball is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Ball is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boxer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ball fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boxer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball.
Ball lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ball swinging wildly here.
Boxer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ball circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer misses with a kick to the body.
Ball scores with a hook to the body. Boxer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Ball. Those never looked like landing.
Ball throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boxer on the side of the head.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Ball. #T1##CL2#
Ball clinches. #BC#
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ball scores with a push kick.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball lands a two punch combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ball - that will leave a mark!
Ball lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ball manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Ball's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
Ball has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ball lands a lovely overhand right.
Ball scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ball fails to land with a series of punches.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ball!
Ball is working the combinations to good effect here.
Boxer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boxer misses with a straight left.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body. Ball takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Ball scores with a three punch combo!
Ball lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Ball.
Boxer tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball lands a slapping body shot.
Ball pushes Boxer away with a front kick.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ball. Those never looked like landing.
Boxer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Ball does no damage.
Ball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Boxer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ball.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Boxer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ball swinging wildly here.
Alphonzo Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ball.
Ball throws a series of strikes that have Boxer backpedaling. #T3#
Ball throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boxer.
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer misses with a straight right.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boxer throws a shot from downtown. Ball moves away and avoids it.
Boxer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ball.
Boxer slips a jab and a cross from Ball.
Crunch! Ball slams his shin into Boxer's torso.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball lands with a nice body punch.
Ball lands a jab to Boxer's midsection.
Ball lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
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 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Ball feints the counter takedown.
Boxer tries a low kick but Ball avoids it.
Ball with a nice calf kick.
Ball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boxer throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Ball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boxer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ball fails to land with a series of punches.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball's corner calls for a 1-2. Ball obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Ball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Boxer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Ball keeps Boxer at a distance using the push kick.
Ball lands a jab to the head.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boxer backs up against the cage.
Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ball tries to bum rush Boxer with a series of wild strikes but Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch.
Boxer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch.
Boxer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ball.
Ball lands a jab to Boxer's midsection.
Boxer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ball lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boxer's sensitive parts.
Ball jabs Boxer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ball slips under a jab.
Ball scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ball chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ball is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ball. Boxer shrugs it off though.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ball throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
Boxer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxer.
Ball changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ball pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boxer back to the cage. Ball follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab from Ball.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Ball tenderised Boxer's leg. Boxer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Boxer misses. #T2#
Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ball throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ball misses with a double jab
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer misses with a two punch combination.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ball.
Boxer blocks the body kick.
Boxer is looking to counter punch.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball tries to bum rush Boxer with a series of wild strikes but Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Boxer tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Boxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ball lands a front kick.
Alphonzo Ball is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Boxer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boxer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ball.
Ball jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ball pushes Boxer away with a front kick.
Ball throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Ball.
Sloppy strikes from Ball. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Ball coming out on top.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
Ball takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Boxer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Ball.
Ball scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Ball lands a head kick. Boxer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boxer if he has to take too many more of those.
Boxer misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Ball pushes Boxer away with a front kick.
Boxer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ball momentarily. #CL2#
Ball has closed the distance and engaged Boxer in a clinch.
Ball comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Android Boxer has been cut.
Ball landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Ball scores with a hook to the body. Boxer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Android Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boxer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ball.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonzo 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonzo Ball!
Alphonzo Ball was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Byzantium 37
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1#
Ball is looking to clinch.
And Mhiaolov tries to counter it with a takedown but Ball pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ball throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ball works over Mhiaolov's head and body with a nice combination.
Mhiaolov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ball bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mhiaolov's hands.
Ball slips a straight right by Mhiaolov.
Ball catches Mhiaolov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Ball forces Mhiaolov back against the cage and clinches.
Mhiaolov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball is trying to force a seperation but Mhiaolov has the dominant position.#BC#
Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Ball's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Ball has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mhiaolov stalling the fight. #T1#
Ball tries a body shot but Mhiaolov blocks it.
Ball is trying to break free.#BC#
Ball breaks the clinch.
Ball really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mhiaolov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ball bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mhiaolov wants to land a leg kick but Ball is out of range.
Ball lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ball slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ball scores with a push kick.
Ball slips under a jab.
Mhiaolov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ball manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ball clinches up against the cage.
Ball is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball is trying to break the clinch but Mhiaolov has him pressed against the cage.
Mhiaolov is trying to stall. #T2#
Mhiaolov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ball throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ball is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ball works over Mhiaolov's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ball goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mhiaolov misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mhiaolov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ball has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ball and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ball lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ball is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ball ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ball, as that shot connected.
Ball lands a slapping body shot.
Ball scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Ball thows a body kick. Mhiaolov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Ball.
Mhiaolov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ball connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ball throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mhiaolov backs up against the cage.
Ball defending well as Mhiaolov loads up on a big left hand.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ball fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ball goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mhiaolov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Ball clinches up with Mhiaolov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ball has had enough of the clinch but Mhiaolov keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ball. #T4#
Mhiaolov blocks a body shot from Ball.
A left hand lands to the body for Ball.
Mhiaolov looking to stall.
Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mhiaolov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A hook to the body from Ball.
Ball avoiding damage.
Mhiaolov looking to stall.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball cracks Mhiaolov with a nice body shot.
Mhiaolov looks winded!
A bit of stalling here from Ball.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Ball dominated that round.
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.#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Ball.
Mhiaolov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mhiaolov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ball thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mhiaolov if he has to take too many more of those.
Alphonzo Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Mhiaolov.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mhiaolov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ball works over Mhiaolov's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball tries to clinch up but Mhiaolov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick from Ball.
Ball scores with a kick to the body.
Ball throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ball displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ball swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Mhiaolov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ball!
Mhiaolov is breathing heavily.
Ball is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mhiaolov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Mhiaolov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mhiaolov lands some shots froms side control.
Mhiaolov trying to control the position but Ball is working away.
Ball is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mhiaolov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mhiaolov cracks Ball with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ball is trying to get back to his feet.
Mhiaolov landing a few strikes.
Mhiaolov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ball down. #ROC2#Ball is rocked!
A big shot lands for Mhiaolov! That's hurt Ball! Will he recover? Mhiaolov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Mhiaolov!
A very excited looking Magomed Mhiaolov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball avoids the head kick by Serra.
Ball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ball misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ball.
A punch lands to the side of Serra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Serra clinches up against the cage.
Ball wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Serra manages to pull guard.
Serra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ball is one step ahead there.
Serra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Serra has his foot on Ball's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ball works his way back into a safe position though.
Serra is pulling down on Ball's head to control his posture.
Ball throws a strike but Serra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Serra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Serra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Serra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Serra moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Serra is dominant here and he's now got Ball's back!
Serra has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ball's body.
Ball is trying to get back to his feet but Serra has full control of the position and if anything, Ball has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Serra biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ball is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Serra has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ball has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T3#
Serra controlling from the back.
Serra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BIll Serra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ball throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Serra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Serra passes into half guard. #REVB##SU#
Serra escapes and gets back to his feet.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Serra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Serra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around?#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ball just misses with a elbow thrown towards Serra's brow.
Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Serra avoids it.#BC#
Serra manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ball tries to keep at a distance but Serra has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ball throws a push kick but Serra slaps the foot to one side.
Serra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ball but Ball pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Serra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serra has time to react.
Ball misses with a body shot. #TD#
Serra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ball sprawls well initially but Serra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Serra stands up from half guard.
Ball throws a push kick but Serra slaps the foot to one side.
Ball scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch.
Ball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Serra has him pressed against the cage.
Ball misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Serra. #BC#
Serra breaks the clinch.
Ball keeps Serra at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIll Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Ball.
Ball scores with a push kick.
Serra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ball swivels and escapes.
Some bone on bone action there as Ball checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ball takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Serra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ball.
Ball connects with an inside leg kick.
Ball slaps away a takedown attempt from Serra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alphonzo Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball thows a body kick. Serra tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ball scores with a nice body kick.
Serra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Serra darts in looking for a takedown but Ball gets double underhooks and turns Serra into the cage.
Serra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
A jab from Ball does it's job there.
Serra fails with the takedown.
Ball throws a body kick that misses.
Serra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ball sprawls and moves away.
Ball throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Serra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Serra stops Ball from standing up.
Ball is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Serra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ball being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Serra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ball thuds a left hand into Serra's body.#CL#
Serra closes the distance and clinches.
Ball is trying to force a seperation but Serra has the dominant position.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball tries to break the clinch but Serra is controlling the position.
Serra will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serra is defended easily by Ball.
Ball jabs Serra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ball explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ball explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Serra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Serra throws a head kick that misses.
Ball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serra.
Serra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serra dives in for a single leg takedown but Ball sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball scores with a spinning back kick!
Ball throws a series of strikes that have Serra backpedaling.
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt - Ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIll Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ball. No joy for Serra on that attempt.
Serra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ball throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Serra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ball explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ball scores with a three punch combo!
Serra shoots in but Ball avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ball looks to land a combination but Serra avoids it well.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ball moves in looking to clinch but Serra pushes him off.
Serra throws a big counter combination but Ball scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ball digs a good hook to Serra's body.
A right-left combo lands from Ball.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball thuds his right hand into Serra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ball throws a series of punches but Serra avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ball takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Serra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
Ball digs a good body shot into Serra's ribs.
Ball throws a one two combo.
Ball throws a push kick but Serra slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Ball catches Serra right on the button with a cross.
Ball rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Serra 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.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Serra passes into half guard. #REVB#
Serra prevents Ball from standing back up.
Serra is taking a breather. Ball says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU#
Serra stands up from half guard. #T3#
Serra tries a head kick but it misses.
Serra moves out of range as Ball throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ball.
Ball moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serra.
Ball is looking to land body kicks.
Serra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ball catches Serra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for Ball. That snapped Serra's head back.
Serra throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Ball.
Ball thuds his shin into the meat of Serra's side.
Ball is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Ball.
Serra looks for a takedown but Ball sprawls well.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ball fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Ball is looking to clinch but Serra is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Ball. Beautiful body shot.
Ball works over Serra's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Serra has managed to clinch.
Ball trying to stall but Serra improves his position.
Serra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Serra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonzo Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonzo Ball!
Alphonzo Ball was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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