PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Fitzawater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzawater is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Red- Shadows. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ball
vs
Fitzawater

190 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Fitzawater!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ball shoots in and bounces Fitzawater off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ball trying to control but Fitzawater is working from the bottom.
Ball tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzawater is retaining full guard.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzawater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henry Ball.
Ball takes a shot to the body in his stride.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball tries for a takedown but Fitzawater manages to get underhooks.

Ball wants the takedown. Fitzawater is fighting it off but Ball persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fitzawater's guard against the cage.
Ball tries to stand but Fitzawater is controlling from the bottom.
Ball stays in close to Fitzawater's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzawater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Ball wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ball tries to clinch but Fitzawater moves out of range.
Mike Fitzawater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ball clinches up against the cage.
Ball tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ball is trying to pull guard but Fitzawater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzawater to keep the fight standing.
Ball is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ball is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzawater to keep the fight standing.
Ball wants a takedown.
Ball has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fitzawater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ball tries to clinch up.
Ball wants to clinch.
Ball tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzawater sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ball somewhat.
Ball is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ball bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ball is looking to take a break and control but Fitzawater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzawater regains half guard, as Ball was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Ball 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.

Fitzawater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ball's hands.

Ball bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ball creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fitzawater sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ball tries to score with some ground and pound. Fitzawater controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Ball.
Ball lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fitzawater is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ball lands a nice shot to the head.
Fitzawater is breathing heavily.
Fitzawater is in a horrible position here. Ball smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Mike Fitzawater has been cut.
Ball trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Ball.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fitzawater hang on?
Ball controlling from mount.
Fitzawater avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ball.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ball jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fitzawater manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fitzawater is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ball working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball is trying to ground and pound but Fitzawater uses the momentary lack of control by Ball to regain half guard.

Ball is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ball thows a huge punch but Fitzawater dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Ball dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Fitzawater's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ball wants to clinch up but Fitzawater keeps it at a distance.
Fitzawater connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzawater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Ball looking to score a takedown here. Fitzawater is defending well but Ball drives through and ends up in Fitzawater's guard.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzawater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ball drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitzawater manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ball has Fitzawater in his guard.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henry Ball.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzawater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mike Fitzawater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ball with a nice cross.
Ball looks for a takedown but Fitzawater sprawls well.

Ball has Fitzawater up against the cage in a clinch.
Ball has Fitzawater pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fitzawater manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ball leaning against his opponent.
Ball is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitzawater gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzawater blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzawater is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ball is trying to pull guard but Fitzawater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ball has hold of one of Fitzawater's legs. Fitzawater is fighting the takedown attempt but Ball gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fitzawater is trying to control the position but Ball postures up.
Fitzawater has momentary wrist control but Ball slips an elbow through the middle.
Henry Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzawater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ball trying to control but Fitzawater is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Ball closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fitzawater did well to prevent Ball getting side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball is looking to take a break and control but Fitzawater is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henry Ball.
Ball misses with a hook. Fitzawater ducked under it nicely.

Fitzawater clinches.
Ball tries to pull guard but Fitzawater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball pressing his opponent against the cage.

Ball jumps into guard, dragging Fitzawater to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ball has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Ball!