PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Kindmark (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!

Ballzonya
vs
Kindmark

182 cm
41
178 lbs
28 - 25 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 28 - 25 - 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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pekka Kindmark!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kindmark tries to land a body kick
enabling Ballzonya to counter with a crisp jab.
Ballzonya avoids the head kick by Kindmark.
Ballzonya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kindmark.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kindmark! But no joy.
Kindmark lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kindmark moves out of range of the body kick.
Pekka Kindmark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballzonya takes a swing at Kindmark's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kindmark misses.
Kindmark pushes Ballzonya away with a front kick.
Kindmark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballzonya avoids the body shot from Kindmark.
Ballzonya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick from Kindmark.
Good standup being displayed there by Ballzonya as he connects with a hook.
Kindmark cracks Ballzonya with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindmark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindmark thows a leg kick but Ballzonya checks it
and Kindmark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kindmark staying out of range there.
Kindmark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballzonya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kindmark throws a head kick but Ballzonya moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kindmark.
Kindmark misses with a body kick.
A jab from Ballzonya misses.
Ballzonya misses with a looping right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ballzonya!
Ballzonya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kindmark throws out the jab.
Ballzonya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ballzonya misses with a hook
and Kindmark counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Ballzonya misses.
Ballzonya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kindmark's sensitive parts.
Kindmark thuds a left hand into Ballzonya's body.
Harry Ballzonya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballzonya connects with a looping right hand.
Kindmark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kindmark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ballzonya throws out the jab.
Kindmark throws a counter combo.
Ballzonya throws a jab when Kindmark was well out of range.
Kindmark misses with a takedown attempt
and Ballzonya counters with a series of strikes. Kindmark will be more careful next time no doubt.

Kindmark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kindmark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ballzonya misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kindmark tries for a takedown but Ballzonya manages to get underhooks.
Harry Ballzonya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Kindmark.
Ballzonya gets underhooks to prevent Kindmark's takedown attempt.
Kindmark has Ballzonya pressed against the cage.
Kindmark is trying to maintain a safe position but Ballzonya gets an underhook and turns Kindmark into the cage.
Kindmark fails to pull guard.

Kindmark breaks from the clinch.
Ballzonya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ballzonya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kindmark throws a lazy head kick
and Ballzonya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ballzonya moves out of range of the strikes.
Ballzonya misses with a few strikes there.
Kindmark slips a straight right by Ballzonya.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kindmark's head.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses.
Ballzonya throws a big shot that misses.
Kindmark only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ballzonya lands a jab to Kindmark's midsection.
Ballzonya cracks Kindmark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kindmark misses with a right hand
and Ballzonya counters with a right hand to the body.
Ballzonya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kindmark.
Nice uppercut lands for Ballzonya. That snapped Kindmark's head back.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses.
Kindmark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Ballzonya dominated that round.
That's time! Ballzonya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kindmark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ballzonya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballzonya throwing a counter right hand but Kindmark manages to avoid it.
Ballzonya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kindmark counters with a low kick, right behind Ballzonya 's knee.
Kindmark takes a swing at Ballzonya's ribcage but misses.
Kindmark misses with a body punch
and Ballzonya counters with a leg kick.
Jab from Ballzonya.
Kindmark defending well as Ballzonya loads up on a big left hand.
Kindmark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ballzonya counter with a right hand.
Kindmark lands a slapping body shot.
Kindmark throws a head kick that Ballzonya semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Ballzonya.
Kindmark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ballzonya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindmark shoots and misses
and Ballzonya counters with a nice body shot.
Ballzonya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kindmark.
Kindmark throws out a counter right but Ballzonya avoids it with no problem.
Ballzonya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kindmark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kindmark slips a jab from Ballzonya.
Kindmark throws a leg kick
and Ballzonya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kindmark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kindmark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ballzonya jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kindmark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballzonya misses with a straight right.
Kindmark throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ballzonya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ballzonya throws a front kick aimed at Kindmark's knee but Kindmark avoids it well.
Ballzonya feints a jab promting Kindmark to slip. Ballzonya then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kindmark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ballzonya's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindmark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kindmark throws a hook but Ballzonya blocks it.
Kindmark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ballzonya slips a jab from Kindmark.
Ballzonya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kindmark looks to clinch
and Ballzonya counters with a left to the body.
Kindmark misses with a wild combination.
Kindmark throws a lazy uppercut
and Ballzonya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark missing with a left hand there. Ballzonya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kindmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kindmark.
A lazy left from Ballzonya finds it's target.
Ballzonya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballzonya fails to land with a series of punches.
Ballzonya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kindmark can do to turn this around?
Ballzonya looks to land a right hand but Kindmark moved out of range.
Kindmark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballzonya manages to avoid it.
Kindmark takes a swing at Ballzonya's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ballzonya swings for the body but Kindmark moves out of range.
Kindmark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya misses with a straight right.
Kindmark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ballzonya throws a wild body kick that Kindmark sees coming a mile off.
Kindmark throws a body kick that misses.
Ballzonya throwing a counter right hand but Kindmark manages to avoid it.
Ballzonya blocks a head kick by Kindmark.
Kindmark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ballzonya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kindmark.
Kindmark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kindmark throws a sloppy head kick and Ballzonya moves out of range easily.
Ballzonya is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kindmark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kindmark slips a jab from Ballzonya.
Kindmark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballzonya throws a body shot but no joy.
Kindmark tries to counter with a clinch but Ballzonya shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Ballzonya will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kindmark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballzonya's hands.
Ballzonya throws a hook but Kindmark blocks it.
Kindmark throws a series of punches but Ballzonya avoids them all with ease.
Kindmark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballzonya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kindmark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kindmark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballzonya quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ballzonya lands a nice looking body shot.
Ballzonya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballzonya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kindmark throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ballzonya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kindmark misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kindmark just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballzonya lands with a hook. Kindmark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kindmark scores with a kick to the body.
Kindmark misses with a body shot
and Ballzonya counters with a three punch combo that has Kindmark backing up. Kindmark nods at Ballzonya to acknowledge the strikes.
Ballzonya takes a swing at Kindmark's ribcage but misses.
Ballzonya just misses with a punch to the body.
Ballzonya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kindmark.
Kindmark looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kindmark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ballzonya scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballzonya. Kindmark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kindmark throws a head kick that misses
and Kindmark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ballzonya connects with a body shot.
Ballzonya walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kindmark.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kindmark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballzonya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kindmark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harry Ballzonya is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Kindmark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ballzonya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kindmark under the eye.
Ballzonya looks to land a right hand but Kindmark moved out of range.
Kindmark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ballzonya throws out the jab.
Kindmark misses the jab.
A big right from Ballzonya misses.
Ballzonya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ballzonya throws a hook but Kindmark avoids it easily.
Kindmark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ballzonya paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kindmark moves out of range of the body kick from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ballzonya avoids the head kick by Kindmark.
Ballzonya throws the kick towards the body but Kindmark avoids it.
Kindmark is looking for the big counter here.
Kindmark checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kindmark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ballzonya thows a body kick. Kindmark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ballzonya checks a low kick from Kindmark.
A little feinted left hand from Ballzonya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ballzonya looks to throw the jab but Kindmark is out of range.
Kindmark misses with a body punch
and Kindmark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kindmark throws a head kick but Ballzonya moves out of range.

Kindmark gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kindmark prevents a body shot from Ballzonya.

Ballzonya manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Kindmark tenderised Ballzonya's leg. Ballzonya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kindmark misses with a takedown attempt
and Ballzonya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kindmark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kindmark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballzonya.
Ballzonya lands a front kick.
Kindmark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ballzonya on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kindmark just misses with a punch to the body.
Harry Ballzonya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kindmark throws a chopping leg kick but Ballzonya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Ballzonya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pekka Kindmark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kindmark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ballzonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kindmark is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kindmark misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ballzonya misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Ballzonya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballzonya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Ballzonya!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harry Ballzonya thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Pekka Kindmark stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was better tonight. I will be back stronger and better!'.