PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hal Jordan (ranked 601 p4p, 76 weight class) and Chrisopher Ball (ranked 849 p4p, 103 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jordan
vs
Ball

188 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
192 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hal Jordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chrisopher Ball!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jordan tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
A body shot lands from Ball.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Ball misses with some punches.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ball up against the cage.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball is working Jordan over against the cage.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Ball blocking some punches.
Ball tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Ball takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball working aggressively here.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Jordan takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Hal Jordan has been cut.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Jordan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Ball lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Ball on the inside.

Jordan is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Jordan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Jordan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jordan.
Jordan lands with a right to the head.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Ball's head.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Ball.
A short uppercut from Ball.
Ball misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Jordan takes a shot to the head.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chrisopher Ball will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hal Jordan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jordan missing with a left hand there. Ball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ball! But no joy.
Jordan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jordan misses with a hook
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball scores with a sloppy right hand. Jordan should have avoided that one.
Jordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jordan misses with a jab to the body
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ball moves into range and clinches up with Jordan.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan scores with a shot to the side of Ball's head.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball blocking some punches.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball lands a right hand.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
Chrisopher Ball seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ball misses with a body punch.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball takes a shot to the head.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jordan.
Jordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball misses with some punches.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ball creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jordan.
Jordan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head.
A nice left hand lands by Jordan.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ball controls his hands.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Jordan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Ball blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Ball controls the action.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball blocking some punches.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chrisopher Ball will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hal Jordan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jordan misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ball! But no joy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Ball blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan.
Jordan looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Jordan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball blocking some punches.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Jordan.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Jordan to work.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball misses with a body punch.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Jordan.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball lands a shot to the body.
Ball lands an uppercut.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Jordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ball.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Jordan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Ball.
Ball misses with some punches.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball gets through Jordan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Hal Jordan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Hal Jordan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jordan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ball scores with a counter punch that sends Jordan to the canvas! Ball smells blood - he's punishing Jordan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jordan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrisopher Ball!
Chrisopher Ball is the new middleweight champion!