PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chrisopher Ball (ranked 6137 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucid Dreamer (ranked 6439 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.

Ball
vs
Dreamer

186 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chrisopher Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucid Dreamer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreamer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ball is out of range.
Dreamer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ball seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dreamer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dreamer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Ball. No joy for Dreamer on that attempt.
Chrisopher Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucid Dreamer.
Dreamer throws a right hand that misses
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Ball has Dreamer up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreamer jumps guard but Ball stands there with Dreamer around his waist. Dreamer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dreamer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
Dreamer takes one to the side of the head.

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

and Ball moves into the clinch.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dreamer backwards.
Dreamer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ball after a bit of a struggle.
Dreamer is trying to force a seperation but Ball has the dominant position.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Dreamer's head.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Ball as the two fighters clinch.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dreamer backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Dreamer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball digs a right hand underneath Dreamer's ribcage. Dreamer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dreamer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball keeps control of Dreamer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dreamer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Dreamer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Dreamer.
Dreamer goes for a takedown attempt but Ball pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dreamer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ball counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dreamer looks winded!
Ball lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dreamer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Ball moves into the clinch.
Ball lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dreamer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
Dreamer throws a leg kick
letting Ball counter with a right hand.
Dreamer thows a leg kick but Ball checks it

and Ball counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ball.
Ball lands a nice shot to the body.
Dreamer has had enough of the clinch but Ball keeps him there for the moment.
Ball has Dreamer pressed against the cage, preventing Dreamer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
Ball pushes Dreamer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ball on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Dreamer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Dreamer wants to break free but Ball has control.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball has Dreamer pressed against the cage, preventing Dreamer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dreamer is trying to force a seperation but Ball has the dominant position.
Dreamer tries to break the clinch but Ball is controlling the position.
A short right from Ball on the inside.
Dreamer is trying to pull guard but Ball turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dreamer takes a shot to the head.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrisopher Ball dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A head kick misses from Dreamer.
Chrisopher Ball is winning the standup battle so far.

Ball forces Dreamer back against the cage and clinches.
Dreamer tries to break free but Ball pushes him back against the cage.
Chrisopher Ball has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ball misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dreamer goes for a takedown attempt but Ball pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Ball forces Dreamer back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball lands a left hand.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Dreamer.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ball.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ball lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Ball.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dreamer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreamer can do to turn this around?
Dreamer tries to pull guard but Ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Dreamer drops back down to his feet.
Chrisopher Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucid Dreamer.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Dreamer's head.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dreamer is trying to break the clinch but Ball is controlling him.
Dreamer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Dreamer.
Dreamer is trying to drag Ball to the mat but Ball just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dreamer is breathing heavily.
A short right from Ball on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ball misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreamer.
Dreamer blocks an uppercut.
Dreamer tries to pull guard but Ball forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Dreamer's head.
A frustrated look appears on Dreamer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dreamer tries to pull guard but Ball won't allow it.
Dreamer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Ball.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Dreamer.
Ball gets through Dreamer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Ball.
A right hand to the body from Ball.
Ball lands a right hand.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Dreamer controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dreamer.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreamer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dreamer's efforts to push away.
Ball scores with a hook to the body.
Ball pushes Dreamer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ball.
Still in the clinch, Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreamer tries to break free but Ball pushes him back against the cage.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Ball.
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!
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dreamer wants to break free but Ball has control.
Dreamer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dreamer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball pushes Dreamer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball lands an uppercut.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dreamer backwards.
Ball working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chrisopher Ball dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreamer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Dreamer dives in and grabs Ball's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ball pushes down on Dreamer's head and hops out.
Dreamer fails with the takedown

and Ball counters by moving into the clinch.

Dreamer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dreamer 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.

Dreamer is looking for a triangle but Ball pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreamer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ball gets to his feet - Dreamer follows without any prompting.

Ball has closed the distance and engaged Dreamer in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
Dreamer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dreamer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dreamer takes a shot to the head.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dreamer tries to pull guard but Ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Dreamer drops back down to his feet.
Chrisopher Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucid Dreamer.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dreamer backwards.
Dreamer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dreamer blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ball.
Ball digs a right hand underneath Dreamer's ribcage. Dreamer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Ball.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ball.
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!
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Dreamer's head.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ball.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Dreamer.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
Dreamer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.

Ball moves into the clinch.
Dreamer tries to pull guard but Ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Dreamer drops back down to his feet.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ball.
Ball has Dreamer pressed against the cage, preventing Dreamer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dreamer tries to pull guard but Ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Dreamer drops back down to his feet.
Ball working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ball scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dreamer backwards.
Dreamer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
Dreamer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Ball digs a right hand underneath Dreamer's ribcage. Dreamer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ball lands an uppercut.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Ball.
Dreamer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dreamer is trying to push Ball away but Ball has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Dreamer is trying to push Ball away but Ball has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Lucid Dreamer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrisopher Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ball, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24

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