PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnboy billy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack LeBalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

billy
vs
LeBalls

200 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnboy billy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack LeBalls!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
billy fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBalls attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
LeBalls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from billy. No joy for LeBalls on that attempt.

billy clinches up against the cage.
billy looking for a takedown.
billy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
billy tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnboy billy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
billy has LeBalls pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LeBalls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LeBalls has billy pushed against the cage.

billy drags the fight down to the ground.
LeBalls slips nicely into half guard.
LeBalls thows a huge punch but billy dodges it nicely.
LeBalls lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
billy wants to improve his position but LeBalls is controlling well.
LeBalls is looking to pass billy's guard but actually billy recovers to full guard.
billy keeping full guard, as LeBalls tries to pass.
LeBalls advances position into side control!
billy is looking to regain half guard here but LeBalls keeps moving and retains side control.
LeBalls is chipping away with strikes.
billy is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
billy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
LeBalls wants to control but billy is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
billy is trying to get back to half guard.

LeBalls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
LeBalls trying to control the action but billy is working from the bottom.
LeBalls working the ground and pound.
LeBalls working the ground and pound.
billy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
billy is breathing heavily.
billy prevents LeBalls from improving position.
LeBalls trying to control the position but billy is working away.
Check out the look on LeBalls's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls tries to advance to mount but can't.
billy manages to work his way to half guard, despite LeBalls's best efforts.
LeBalls is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
LeBalls scoring with strikes to the body and head.
billy tries to get to full guard but LeBalls has control of the leg.
LeBalls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBalls is nestled in close to billy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
LeBalls is trying to control the action in half guard but billy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

LeBalls is trying to work for a kimura but billy is defending well.
billy tries to get to full guard but LeBalls has control of the leg.
billy misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeBalls wants to clinch

and billy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by billy.
billy goes for a takedown attempt but LeBalls pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LeBalls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and billy moves into the clinch.

billy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
billy working over LeBalls with some ground and pound. LeBalls looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

billy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LeBalls defends it well.
billy working over LeBalls with some ground and pound. LeBalls looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. billy connects with a nice short shot to LeBalls's temple.
LeBalls throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ground and pound from billy.
billy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
billy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. LeBalls looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

billy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnboy billy 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.

LeBalls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts billy as he jumps to the side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
LeBalls gets underhooks to prevent billy's takedown attempt.

billy is fighting off a takedown attempt but LeBalls is just too persistent for him and manages to trip billy to the mat. billy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
LeBalls controlling from the top position.

billy working for a triangle but LeBalls defends it easily.
billy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeBalls's guard.

LeBalls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. billy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. billy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
billy lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBalls striking from his own guard.
LeBalls controls billy momentarily but billy frees himself.
Johnboy billy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
billy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
LeBalls defending against the ground and pound.
billy scores with a couple of short elbows.
LeBalls tries to buck billy off but billy is having none of it.
LeBalls parries the strikes from billy easily there. billy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable LeBalls to escape.
LeBalls misses with an elbow from the bottom.
billy misses with the ground and pound.
billy working away.
LeBalls tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
billy wants to clinch up but LeBalls keeps it at a distance.
billy throws a head kick that misses.

billy has managed to clinch.

billy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed LeBalls clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

billy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. LeBalls knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften LeBalls for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls covers up after that shot from billy.
billy throwing damaging strikes from the back! LeBalls could be in trouble here!
LeBalls controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
LeBalls staying busy and making it hard for billy to control.

billy tightening his grip on LeBalls, looking for the choke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards billy.
LeBalls tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
LeBalls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by billy.
LeBalls tries to lock up and control but billy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
billy with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
billy working LeBalls over with strikes here.
billy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
billy with a couple of short strikes.

billy looking for a guillotine from mount but LeBalls is having none of it.

billy working for a guillotine from mount but LeBalls is in no mood to give up.

billy is working for a guillotine from mount but LeBalls frees his head quite easily.
billy cracks LeBalls with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
LeBalls tries to reverse the position but billy maintains control.
billy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! billy connects with a massive shot to the dome!

LeBalls is rocked!
LeBalls tries to lock up and control but billy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
LeBalls is still in real trouble! Can billy finish him?

LeBalls defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from billy.
LeBalls seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
billy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
billy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish LeBalls?
LeBalls tries to lock up and control but billy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
billy moves to take his opponent's back.
billy trying to control.
LeBalls is trapped and billy is scoring with shots to the head and body.

billy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. LeBalls is defending well though. billy let's go of the attempt for now.

billy working for the choke.
billy is punishing LeBalls with strikes - can he finish him?!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeBalls is covering up but some of the strikes from billy are getting through and doing damage.
billy lands punches and elbows.
billy cracks LeBalls with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing LeBalls from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
billy connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for LeBalls to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnboy billy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

billy throws a shot from downtown. LeBalls moves away and avoids it.
billy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
billy throws a hook to the side of LeBalls's head but LeBalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
billy throws a head kick but LeBalls moves out of range.
billy throws a sloppy head kick and LeBalls moves out of range easily.
billy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack LeBalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
billy throws a head kick but LeBalls moves out of range.
billy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBalls shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and billy counters by clinching up.
billy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but LeBalls pulls him back up using the underhooks.
billy tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBalls throws a punch but it's blocked by billy.
billy has LeBalls pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LeBalls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnboy billy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBalls tries for a takedown. No joy.
LeBalls fails to pull guard.
LeBalls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeBalls prevents a takedown attempt there.
billy wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBalls prevents a takedown attempt there.
billy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LeBalls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. billy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LeBalls misses with a short punch on the inside.

billy has picked LeBalls up - he's going for a ride! billy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
LeBalls tries to roll over but billy keeps him under control.
billy lands with a punch from half guard.
billy is tying to control. LeBalls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LeBalls moves into full guard.
LeBalls tries to land a sweep but no joy.

LeBalls isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. billy stacks LeBalls on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by billy!
billy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls sneaks back into half guard.
billy is thwarting LeBalls's attempts to control the position.
LeBalls gets full guard.
LeBalls working a defensive guard here.
billy preventing the sweep.
LeBalls managing to control the position.

LeBalls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LeBalls is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

LeBalls is working for a kimura but billy is defending it quite comfortably.
LeBalls working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
billy wants to control the action here but instead LeBalls manages to pass to full mount!
billy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
billy regains half guard.
LeBalls blocks the strikes from billy.
billy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
LeBalls stopping the sweep attempt from billy.

billy working for a triangle but LeBalls defends it easily.
billy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LeBalls's guard.

billy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and billy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LeBalls looking to control.
billy preventing the sweep.
billy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of LeBalls's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBalls controlling the position.
billy stops LeBalls from standing up.

LeBalls is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeBalls lands a good elbow from the bottom.
billy passes into half guard.

billy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, LeBalls has managed to free his arm - good work.
LeBalls is looking to control billy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LeBalls avoid being mounted?
billy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LeBalls wants to sweep but billy has passed to side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LeBalls can do anything to dispel that myth.
LeBalls lands an elbow from the bottom.
billy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jack LeBalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
billy scores with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnboy billy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well billy 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnboy billy!