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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm Shipping Up To Boston. Bradley Boston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Ballzonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bradley Boston!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston punishes Ballzonya's body with a nice straight punch.
Boston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballzonya throws a big shot that misses.
Ballzonya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ballzonya misses with a hook. Boston ducked under it nicely.
Ballzonya misses with an uppercut
and Boston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Boston thows a leg kick but Ballzonya checks it
and Ballzonya counters with a straight right hand.
Ballzonya scores with a hook.
Boston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ballzonya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boston misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ballzonya, as that shot connected.
Ballzonya throws a jab when Boston was well out of range.
Bradley Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Boston. That snapped Ballzonya's head back.
Boston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ballzonya jabs Boston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Ballzonya blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston moves out of range as Ballzonya strikes.
Ballzonya throws an overhand right that lands on Boston's shoulder, as Boston tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown by Ballzonya or perhaps it was just good defense by Boston which made him look bad.
Ballzonya throws a hook but Boston blocks it.
Boston lands with a straight right. Ballzonya didn't see that one coming.
Boston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballzonya.
A lazy left from Ballzonya finds it's target.
Boston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballzonya.
Boston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ballzonya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boston as he avoids it easily.
Ballzonya thows a body shot but no joy.
Ballzonya misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballzonya.
Ballzonya checks a leg kick nicely.
Boston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boston throws a hook but Ballzonya blocks it.
Ballzonya just misses with a punch to the body.
Boston throws a leg kick that misses.
Boston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ballzonya lands a nice hook to Boston's body. Boston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boston throws a right hand that misses
and Ballzonya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bradley Boston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballzonya connects with a nice looking jab.
Ballzonya connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Ballzonya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boston throws a hook to the side of Ballzonya's head but Ballzonya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballzonya tries for a takedown but Boston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Ballzonya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballzonya looks to land a left hand but Boston moved out of range nicely.
Ballzonya misses with a body shot.
Boston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boston throws a poor cross that misses
and Ballzonya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ballzonya misses with a straight left.
Boston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballzonya manages to avoid it.
Ballzonya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boston throws a leg kick but Ballzonya checks it.
Ballzonya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ballzonya cracks Boston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ballzonya looks to score with a jab to the body but Boston is just out of range.
Ballzonya misses with the combination.
Ballzonya lands a nice hook to Boston's body. Boston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Boston misses
and Ballzonya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boston. That's going to slow Ballzonya down.
Ballzonya misses with a straight left.
Ballzonya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boston is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ballzonya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ballzonya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Ballzonya will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballzonya.
Ballzonya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boston on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Boston.
Boston tries to land a front kick but Ballzonya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boston leaves Ballzonya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ballzonya cracks Boston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ballzonya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ballzonya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boston tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ballzonya is in Boston's guard.
Ballzonya trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boston controlling the position.
Boston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ballzonya is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya being controlled here momentarily.
Ballzonya throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ballzonya looking to sit in guard and control but Boston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ballzonya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ballzonya tries to get out of the position.
Boston tries to stand but Ballzonya is controlling from the bottom.
Ballzonya seems keen to control Boston's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya wants to stand and escape but Boston is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boston misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boston.
Boston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ballzonya.
Ballzonya blocks a leg kick.
Ballzonya moves out of range as Boston throws a body kick.
Boston misses with a left hand
and Ballzonya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harry Ballzonya is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballzonya checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya misses with a wild body shot.
Ballzonya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch combination from Boston misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya scores with a nice strike.
Ballzonya moves out of range as Boston throws a body kick.
Boston lands a jab.
Ballzonya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ballzonya works the jab nicely.
Boston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ballzonya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ballzonya checks it well.
Boston defending well as Ballzonya loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Ballzonya or perhaps it was just good defense by Boston which made him look bad.
Ballzonya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boston momentarily.
Ballzonya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ballzonya somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Ballzonya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boston.
A big right from Ballzonya misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boston.
Boston throws the kick towards the body but Ballzonya avoids it.
The fighters circling - Boston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boston moves out of range of the strikes.
Boston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Boston misses.
Boston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradley Boston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boston looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ballzonya has a takedown stuffed.
Ballzonya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballzonya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ballzonya misses with a low kick.
Ballzonya throws a shot from downtown. Boston moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Ballzonya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ballzonya misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Ballzonya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballzonya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Boston misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya throws out a loose jab but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballzonya lands an overhand right.
Boston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boston throws out a loose jab but Ballzonya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballzonya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya gets a takedown into half guard.
Ballzonya working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ballzonya wants to take a breather but Boston is having none of it.
Boston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ballzonya seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ballzonya wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballzonya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ballzonya trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ballzonya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ballzonya throwing strikes from guard but Boston blocks nicely.
Ballzonya throws a big right hand that misses.
Boston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ballzonya landing some decent shots from guard.
Ballzonya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ballzonya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballzonya trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballzonya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boston is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya wants to control from the top but Boston keeps moving.
Ballzonya is working Boston over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ballzonya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ballzonya is looking to work some ground and pound but Boston has wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boston keeping moving, preventing Ballzonya from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Ballzonya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ballzonya 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Ballzonya!
Harry Ballzonya 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.
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