PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack LeBalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristofy Napps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

LeBalls
vs
Napps

201 cm
24
261 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

195 cm
24
260 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jack LeBalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofy Napps!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBalls pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBalls misses the jab.
LeBalls wants to clinch up but Napps keeps it at a distance.
Napps lands a slapping body shot.
LeBalls moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
LeBalls tries to clinch but Napps moves out of range.
LeBalls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeBalls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Napps sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBalls slips a jab from Napps.
LeBalls tries to clinch up but Napps circles away and keeps his distance.
LeBalls is looking to clinch but Napps is avoiding it.
Napps stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from LeBalls.
LeBalls throws a right hand that Napps ducks under and follows up with a left that Napps also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Napps. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Napps.
LeBalls is looking to clinch.
Napps swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Napps misses with a double jab

and LeBalls counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees in the clinch landing for LeBalls.
Napps working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LeBalls tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Napps can't find room to land a body shot as LeBalls controls the action.
Napps tries to throw a body punch but LeBalls avoids it by throwing Napps back against the cage.
LeBalls trying to land knees to the body.
LeBalls presses Napps against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
LeBalls misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Napps.
Napps misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Napps tries to break the clinch but LeBalls is controlling the position.
LeBalls is working for takedown but Napps is calmly controlling the position for now.
LeBalls misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Napps.
Napps tries to circle away but LeBalls has him pinned against the cage.
LeBalls'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.
Napps taking a breather.
Napps misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBalls tries to land knees in the clinch but Napps avoids the damage to the body.
Napps managing to block the knees to the body from LeBalls.
LeBalls missing with knees to the body.
LeBalls is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napps fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBalls missing with knees to the body.
LeBalls is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
LeBalls cracks Napps with a nice body shot.
Napps misses with some punches.
LeBalls goes for a takedown in the clinch but Napps prevents it.
LeBalls scores with a knee to the head.
LeBalls landing knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Napps.
Napps struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBalls controls his hands.
Napps can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeBalls as Napps tries to tie him up.
LeBalls missing with knees to the body.
Napps scores with a hook to the body.
Napps tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LeBalls blocks a body shot from Napps.
Napps looking to stall.
Napps is trying to force a seperation but LeBalls has the dominant position.
Napps throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBalls.
A right hand to the body from LeBalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeBalls as Napps tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
LeBalls trying to land knees to the body.
LeBalls is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Napps gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack LeBalls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Napps tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBalls's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
LeBalls is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Napps is defending well for now.
LeBalls throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Napps blocks it with crossed arms.
LeBalls misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Napps.
Napps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LeBalls prevents a body shot from Napps.
Napps avoiding damage as LeBalls throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBalls.
LeBalls prevents a body shot from Napps.
Napps misses with a hook to the ribs.
Napps managing to block the knees to the body from LeBalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Napps.
Napps is trying to force a seperation but LeBalls has the dominant position.
Napps throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBalls.
LeBalls trying to land knees to the body.
Napps avoiding damage as LeBalls throws knees to the body.
LeBalls trying to stall but Napps improves his position.
Napps looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
LeBalls is looking to control Napps's arms but Napps gets an underhook and turns him. Now LeBalls has his back to the cage.
Napps is trying to force a seperation but LeBalls has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Napps misses with some punches.
LeBalls blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBalls working Napps over with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Napps.
Napps lands a nice shot to the body.
Napps struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBalls controls his hands.
LeBalls keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Napps's efforts to push away.
Napps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Napps doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Napps misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Napps fails to land.
Napps struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBalls controls his hands.
LeBalls tries to land knees in the clinch but Napps avoids the damage to the body.
Napps avoiding damage as LeBalls throws knees to the body.
Napps tries a body shot but LeBalls blocks it.
Napps fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Napps has had enough of the clinch but LeBalls keeps him there for the moment.
Napps on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LeBalls tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Napps avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Napps misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Napps tries to stall but LeBalls uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Napps managing to block the knees to the body from LeBalls.
Napps misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Napps working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Napps 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.

Kristofy Napps dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Napps swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Napps attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LeBalls fails with an attempt to clinch.
Napps keeps the fight on the outside.
LeBalls throws a shot to the body.
Napps swings away with a body shot that misses
letting LeBalls counter with a right hand.
LeBalls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBalls's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and LeBalls duly obliges.

LeBalls darts in and clinches Napps up against the cage.

Napps breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeBalls fails in his attempt to clinch.
Napps avoids the body shot from LeBalls.
LeBalls thows a body shot but no joy.
LeBalls throws a nice looking combination but Napps bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LeBalls tries to close the distance and clinch but Napps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBalls fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Napps lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Napps throws a one two combo.

It looks like Jack LeBalls has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBalls tries to clinch up.
A lazy left from Napps finds it's target.
Kristofy Napps seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Napps lands a right hook to the body.
Napps throws a chopping leg kick but LeBalls manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack LeBalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napps misses with a combination
and LeBalls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Napps drops LeBalls with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but LeBalls looks back up at him and smiles so Napps waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Napps lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. LeBalls is looking to close the distance but Napps sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! LeBalls crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope LeBalls is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Kristofy Napps!