Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 271 - Escalante Vs Cruz
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Ball circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Marek.
Ball appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marek walks into a straight right hand from Ball.
Marek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ball lands a body shot.
Marek wants to slow Ball down by chopping away at his legs.
Marek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ball counters with a one-two to the body.
Ball feints a jab promting Marek to slip. Ball then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marek slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Marek throws a jab but it's blocked by Ball.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ball counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Ball. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Marek has knocked Ball down with a huge combo! Marek steps away and waves a wobbly Ball back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Marek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ball has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD#
Marek sends Ball crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marek is motioning to the referee to let Ball up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Ball is rocked!
Marek fakes the body blow, causing Ball to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ball goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gregor Marek!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gregor Marek thanked Distinct Label for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 265-Escalante Vs Hedegaard
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Barnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ball.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ball counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes cracks Ball with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Ball bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Ball counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Ball not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Ball controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ball lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes , not yet.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Ball preventing the sweep.
Ball looking to pass the guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Ball has moved into half guard.
Barnes has hold of Ball's hands but Ball slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes tries to roll over but Ball keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Ball is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.
Ball lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ball's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ball's back!
Ball rolls, trying to escape but Barnes keeps control of the position.
Barnes is not going to allow Ball to sit and survive in this position.
Barnes is punishing Ball with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ball turns into Barnes and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ball landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Ball controlling him for the moment.
Ball wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Ball defends it easily.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ball defends well.
Ball slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ball manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ball is retaining full guard.
Ball is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ball defending well though. #SUB2#
Ball looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ball manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tobias Ball will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from Ball.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ball counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ball fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Ball cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes . Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Ball lands.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball works Barnes 's body with a nice hook.
Barnes throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ball counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball is working Barnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ball working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Ball slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ball postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ball trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ball drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Ball off! Ball jumps back into Barnes 's guard. #SUB2#
Ball drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ball jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes is trying to keep Ball in close. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ball is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ball distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ball forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ball trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Ball stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes .#T3#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Ball preventing the sweep.
Tobias Ball has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ball with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ball wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Ball pushes his legs off easily.
Ball keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes 's head.
Ball is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Ball manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Ball escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ball keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Ball is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ball is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ball checks it well.
Ball misses the jab.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Ball wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ball swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Ball sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Barnes closes the distance and pushes Ball back into the cage.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Barnes - that landed with a thud.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Ball lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Barnes fails to pull guard.
Ball lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Ball prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Barnes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ball lands a right hand.
Ball lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Barnes pulls Ball into guard.
Ball trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Ball keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes 's head.
Ball is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Ball tries to pass.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ball is one step ahead there.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ball controls the pace.#T2##SUB#
Ball got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ball has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Barnes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ball has picked Barnes up and slammed him! Barnes can't keep hold of the triangle and Ball manages to pass to side control!
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes is not content to let Ball control the position.
Barnes tries to bench press Ball off him but Ball keeps the position. #SUB2#
Ball working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ball grinds an elbow into Barnes 's temple. #T3#
Barnes wants to control but Ball postures up.#SUB2#
Barnes wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ball has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Barnes 's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Barnes is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ball!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tobias Ball!
A relieved looking Tobias Ball thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 259 - New Year Fight Night
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Ball throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barnes.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and Ball counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ball throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ball counters with a stiff right hand.
Ball scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ball works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Ball with a hook.
Ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ball swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes is looking to slow Ball down with leg kicks.
Ball slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Don Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ball has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ball swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ball 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.
Ball has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Ball wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Ball has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Ball has wrist control.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ball controlling the position well.
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. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Ball's temple.
Barnes is thwarting Ball's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Ball slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ball tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ball wants to hit a sweep here but Barnes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ball there!
Ball is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ball slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes prevents Ball from improving his position.#T4#
Ball avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Ball is trying is best to control the position here.
Ball wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ball has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Barnes looking to finish with strikes here!
Ball wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes working Ball over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Barnes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Ball counters with a stiff right hand.
Ball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ball throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Tobias Ball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ball just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Ball with an uppercut!
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Ball appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ball's guard.#T1#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ball is keeping the position for now.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Ball is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Ball looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes throws a big right hand that misses.
Ball is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Ball.
Ball looking to control. #SUB2#
Ball working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Ball looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ball is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ball wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Ball controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ball trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ball has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ball's guard.#REVR##T4#
Barnes with a nice head shot there.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ball is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Ball's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ball tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Barnes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
Ball lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Ball connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ball wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Ball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ball at a distance.
Ball connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
A big right from Barnes misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Ball connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes is looking to slow Ball down with leg kicks.
Ball lands with a right hand. #T1#
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ball. That did some damage!
Ball avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ball blocks a jab.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Ball chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Ball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Ball avoids it well.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ball throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ball throws out the jab.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ball tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes looks to throw a body kick
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ball as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Ball appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ball. #T3#
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
letting Ball counter with a right hand.
Ball fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Ball.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ball scores with a hook.
Ball fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ball.
Ball swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ball moves away.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Ball counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes feints and then cracks Ball's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ball down. #T4#
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ball throws out the jab.
Ball looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Barnes tries to land a leg kick but Ball saw it coming and moves away.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Ball scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Barnes misses #CL2#
and Ball moves into the clinch.
Ball lands a right hand.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Ball working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tobias Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes!
Don Barnes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: OFK 251 - Kutlev Vs Hedegaard
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Do Urden misses its intended target.
Do Urden misses the jab.
We've been told by Do Urden's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Do Urden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ball's head backwards.
Do Urden misses with an uppercut
and Ball counters with a left and a right that stings Do Urden.
Ball shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ball is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Do Urden.
Ball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ball keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Do Urden.
Ball lands with a straight right. Do Urden didn't see that one coming.
Do Urden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Do Urden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Do Urden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ball blocks a jab.
Do Urden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ball blocks the body kick. #T1#
Ball slips a jab from Do Urden.
Do Urden misses with an uppercut.
Ball let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ball lands a nice shot to the body.
Ball misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Do Urden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ball throws a combination. Do Urden tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ball slips under a jab from Do Urden.
Do Urden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ball backs up against the cage.
Do Urden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ball manages to avoid it.
Ball throws out a counter right but Do Urden avoids it with no problem.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Do Urden moves away.
Do Urden slips a jab from Ball.
Do Urden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Do Urden throws a lazy uppercut
and Ball counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Do Urden misses with a hook.
Ball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ball missing with a left hand there. Do Urden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Do Urden.
A big right from Ball misses.
Do Urden moves out of range as Ball strikes.
Do Urden lands with an uppercut that bounces Ball off the cage and back into range.
Ball cracks Do Urden with an open hand slap.
Do Urden clobbers Ball with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Do Urden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball misses with a body shot.
Do Urden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ball uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Do Urden.
Do Urden takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Urden misses the target.
Do Urden swings for the body but Ball moves out of range.
Do Urden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball moves out of range as Do Urden strikes.
Ball misses with a body punch
and Do Urden counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Do Urden misses with an uppercut
and Ball counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ball on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ball closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Do Urden was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do Urden. #CL2#
Ball darts in and clinches Do Urden up against the cage.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ball lands a right hand.
Ball looking for a takedown.
Do Urden takes a shot to the head.
Do Urden misses with a punch to the body.
Do Urden scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Ball on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do Urden avoiding damage as Ball throws knees to the body.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball misses with some punches. #T4#
Ball tries a body shot but Do Urden blocks it.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do Urden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball tries to throw a body punch but Do Urden avoids it by throwing Ball back against the cage.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Do Urden lands a left hand.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Do Urden working aggressively here.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Do Urden backwards. #BC#
Do Urden breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Do Urden catches Ball right on the button with a cross.
Ball throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Do Urden counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Ball is rocked!
Ball tries to move into range but Do Urden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ball is still on wobbly legs! Can Do Urden finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Do Urden gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ball seems to have recovered his senses.
Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do Urden.
Ball slips under a jab.
Ball feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tobias Ball will probably get the nod.
That's time! Do Urden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Do Urden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ball.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Urden.
A left lands for Ball.
Drizzt Do Urden is winning the standup battle so far.
Do Urden throws a jab when Ball was well out of range.
Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Do Urden manages to avoid it.
Do Urden scores with a three punch combo!
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do Urden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ball.
A little jabbing left from Ball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Do Urden.
Good standup being displayed there by Do Urden as he connects with a hook.
Do Urden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball connects with a body shot that sends Do Urden's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Do Urden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ball throws an off balance right hand
and Do Urden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Do Urden pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Ball misses with a straight right.
Do Urden scores with a shot to the body.
Do Urden drops his hands momentarily and Ball takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Urden misses the target.
Do Urden takes one to the side of the head.
Do Urden looks to land a combination but Ball avoids it well.
Ball throws a jab but it's blocked by Do Urden.
Ball looks to land a left hand but Do Urden moved out of range nicely.
Do Urden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Ball was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Do Urden loads up on a big right hand but Ball slips the punch.
Do Urden throws a hook but Ball blocks it.
Do Urden avoids the body shot from Ball.
Ball moves away from the strike by Do Urden.
Do Urden takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Do Urden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Do Urden.
Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Do Urden manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Do Urden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball cracks Do Urden with an open hand slap.
Do Urden swings widly with a right hand
and Ball counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ball on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Do Urden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ball.
Nice shot by Ball.
Do Urden misses with a wild body shot.
Ball scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Do Urden doesn't seem bothered though.
Do Urden tries to bum rush Ball with a series of wild strikes but Ball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ball keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Do Urden.
Ball connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Do Urden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Do Urden throws a hook to the side of Ball's head but Ball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Do Urden swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ball counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ball.
Do Urden takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#Do Urden is rocked!
Do Urden misses with a wild body shot.
Do Urden throws an overhand right that lands on Ball's shoulder, as Ball tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Ball misses its intended target.
Do Urden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ball counters with a nice body shot.
Do Urden throws a series of punches but Ball avoids them all with ease.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Do Urden moves away.
Ball gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Ball stuns Do Urden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ball drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ball throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Do Urden throws a lazy right hand but Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Do Urden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ball.
It looked like Do Urden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ball.
Do Urden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drizzt Do Urden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do Urden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Do Urden throws a poor cross that misses
and Ball counters with a nice body shot.
Ball throws a looping overhand right but Do Urden ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Do Urden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Do Urden misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Ball lands a nice hook to Do Urden's body. Do Urden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Do Urden moves away.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Do Urden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tobias Ball will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Do Urden throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Do Urden - just one landing.
Do Urden swings widly with a right hand
and Ball counters with a nice uppercut.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Do Urden.
A swing and a miss from Do Urden.
Do Urden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Do Urden.
Do Urden throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Ball looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Ball throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ball punishes Do Urden's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Urden takes one to the chin there.
Do Urden lands a jab to the head.
Do Urden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ball connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Do Urden scrambles back to his feet.
Ball digs a good hook to Do Urden's body. #T1#
Ball slips under a jab from Do Urden.
Do Urden lands a jab to Ball's midsection.
Ball throws a series of punches but Do Urden avoids them all with ease.
Do Urden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ball takes a swing at Do Urden's ribcage but misses.
Do Urden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Do Urden was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball scores with a one two! Do Urden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Do Urden swinging wildly here.
Do Urden throws a jab when Ball was well out of range.
Ball lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ball cracks Do Urden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball throws a hook to the side of Do Urden's head but Do Urden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ball lands a glancing blow to the side of Do Urden's head.
Do Urden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ball moves away.
Do Urden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ball misses with an uppercut.
Do Urden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ball lands with a nice body punch.
Ball lands a head shot.
Ball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Do Urden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Do Urden seems to have got his legs back now.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Do Urden is just out of range.#KD#
Do Urden drops Ball with a beautiful combination! Ball stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Do Urden is looking for the KO!
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Do Urden moves away.#T3#
Do Urden slips a jab from Ball.
Do Urden takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ball just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Do Urden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ball.
Do Urden batters Ball with a massive right followed by a huge left! Ball is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Do Urden lands a final crushing right hand to drop Ball to the mat with a gruesome thud! Do Urden is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Drizzt Do Urden!
An out of breath and clearly excited Drizzt Do Urden thanked Pound Town INC for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 245 - Paris Vs Kelly
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Ball misses with a double jab.
Santaban attempts a counter takedown but Ball avoids it well and moves away.
Santaban throws a sloppy body shot
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santaban slips a jab and a cross from Ball.
Santaban lands a slapping body shot.
Ball avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santaban is looking to chop away at Ball's legs.
Santaban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ball takes one to the side of the head.
Santaban misses with the combination.
Santaban misses with a leg kick
and Ball counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ball scores with a hook to the body. Santaban takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Santaban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santaban is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
A cross from Santaban lands.
Ball misses with a body shot.
Santaban clobbers Ball with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Santaban swinging wildly here.
Santaban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santaban takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ball thuds his right hand into Santaban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santaban misses with a series of wild punches.
Ball drops his hands momentarily and Santaban takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Nice body punch from Ball. #CL#
Santaban clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball lands a hook that snaps the head of Santaban backwards.
Santaban prevents a body shot from Ball.
Santaban wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ball prevents a body shot from Santaban.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santaban.
Santaban misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Santaban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santaban throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santaban was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
Santaban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ball manages to avoid it.#CL#
Santaban moves into the clinch.#T3#
Santaban blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uniesky Santaban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santaban wants to clinch up but Ball keeps it at a distance.
Ball is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santaban rather than just go for the knockout.
Santaban has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santaban there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Santaban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball throws a series of punches but Santaban moves out of range.
Ball lands a nice looking body shot.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santaban.
Ball looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Santaban misses with a hook
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santaban connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ball. Ball circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ball shoots in but Santaban avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Santaban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Santaban takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Santaban.
Santaban throws a combination that misses
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ball slips under a jab from Santaban.#CL#
Santaban moves into the clinch.#BC#
Santaban manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ball clinches.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Santaban.
Santaban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ball tries to work over Santaban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Santaban controls his hands.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santaban backwards.
Ball keeps control of Santaban as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uniesky Santaban will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Santaban misses with a double jab
and Ball counters with a nice uppercut.
Ball scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santaban doesn't seem bothered though.
Santaban misses with a wild body shot.
Santaban is looking to clinch but Ball is avoiding it.
Santaban misses with a right hand
and Ball counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santaban.
Santaban throws a jab when Ball was well out of range.
Ball just misses with a punch to the body.
Santaban throws a big counter combination but Ball scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santaban throws a nice looking combination but Ball bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ball lands a slapping body shot.
Santaban catches Ball with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santaban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santaban lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santaban throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Santaban fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santaban scoring well with a low kick there.
Ball jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uniesky Santaban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santaban tries to clinch
and Ball counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santaban scores with a shot to the body.
Ball digs a good body shot into Santaban's ribs.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ball lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Santaban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Ball.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Ball. #BC#
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ball keeps the fight on the outside.
Ball is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santaban with a body shot.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Ball misses.
Nice uppercut there from Santaban.
Santaban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Santaban.
Santaban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ball manages to avoid it.
Santaban misses with a double jab
and Ball counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santaban thinking.
Santaban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ball.
Santaban misses the body punch
and Ball counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ball with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santaban throws a right hand that misses
and Ball counters with a good low kick that Santaban was not able to check.
Santaban is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santaban throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ball to counter with a crisp jab.
Santaban has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ball finds it's way round the side to connect with Santaban's head. #T3#
Ball keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball clobbers Santaban with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Santaban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Ball.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santaban.
Santaban throws a lazy right hand but Ball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santaban avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ball takes a swing at Santaban's ribcage but misses.
Ball walks into a straight right hand from Santaban.
A big left from Santaban misses.
Santaban misses with a lunging right hand
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ball slips under a jab.
Tobias Ball seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Santaban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santaban takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
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 low kick from Santaban misses #TD2#
and Ball counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santaban won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Santaban wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Ball goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santaban has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ball but great work by Santaban.
Santaban working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ball manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santaban's best efforts.
Ball trying to control from the bottom.
Ball wants to sweep but Santaban has passed to side control!
Ball tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ball throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santaban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
Santaban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ball manages to avoid it.#CL#
Santaban gets a clinch.
Ball has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santaban seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ball can turn it around.#TD2#
Ball is trying to trip Santaban. He has hold of a leg but Santaban is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ball persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Santaban wants to stand but Ball is controlling the position.
Santaban keeping full guard, as Ball tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Ball trying to control but Santaban is working from the bottom.
Ball prevents Santaban from getting back to his feet.
Ball pushes down on Santaban's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ball seems to be looking for submissions.
Ball seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Ball wants to work for an arm triangle but Santaban is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ball wants to take a breather but Santaban is having none of it.
Santaban tries to kick Ball off but Ball keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santaban is looking to clinch but Ball is avoiding it.
Santaban misses with a series of wild punches.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Santaban is just out of range.
Santaban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Santaban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santaban lands a body shot. #T3#
Ball with a hook.
Ball throws a body shot but no joy.
Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santaban.
Ball lands a jab to Santaban's midsection.
Santaban throws a leg kick
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santaban works over Ball's head and body with a nice combination.
Uniesky Santaban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Santaban.
Santaban misses with a left hand
and Santaban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santaban throws a nice looking combination but Ball bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Ball was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santaban misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Santaban looks to land a right hand but Ball moved out of range.
Santaban tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ball counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santaban throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Santaban takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ball throws a series of punches but Santaban moves out of range.
Ball throws a body punch but Santaban moves out of range.
Ball throws a series of punches but Santaban avoids them all with ease.
Ball circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santaban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ball.
Santaban fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tobias Ball.
Well Ball has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Ball!
A victorious Tobias Ball thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TD 2:
Date: Oct 12, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Ball checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ball has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ball throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ball lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masters walks into a left hand.
Morton Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters tries to clinch but Ball is having none of it.
Ball slips under a jab from Masters.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ball is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masters rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masters takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ball manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Ball lands with a shot to the body.
Masters walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Masters misses with a left hand
and Ball counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ball throws a body shot but no joy.
Masters throws a series of punches but Ball moves out of range.
Ball blocks a jab.
Ball let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ball lands a jab to the nose.
A punch lands to the side of Masters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ball misses with a body shot.
Masters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ball.
Ball connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masters momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masters. Masters obviously looking to wear him down.
Ball's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ball duly obliges. #T2#
Masters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Masters.
Ball throws a chopping leg kick but Masters manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ball throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball connects with a right hand. Masters shakes it off.
Masters throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Masters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ball manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Masters misses
and Ball counters with a left to the body.
Ball throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Ball lands a slapping body shot.
Masters scoring well with a low kick there.
Masters looks to land a combination but Ball avoids it well.
Ball looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ball fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ball avoids the head kick by Masters. #T3##CL#
Ball tries to keep at a distance but Masters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Masters with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Masters controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Ball tries a knee to the head but Masters blocks it.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Our sources have told us that Masters has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Ball gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Masters wants to control but Ball is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ball takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Masters is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ball has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ball pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Masters is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ball!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tobias Ball!
A victorious Tobias Ball thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VIII
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Asteroid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ball walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asteroid checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asteroid staying out of range there.
Ball lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball.
Asteroid misses with the combination.
Ball defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Asteroid gets a clinch.
Ball takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Ball can't get the takedown.
Asteroid stops a takedown attempt from Ball.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
Ball is trying to drag Asteroid to the mat but Asteroid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asteroid trying to land knees to the body.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asteroid prevents it.
Ball lands a nice shot to the body.
Asteroid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ball is trying to break free.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asteroid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Asteroid misses with a body punch.
Ball lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asteroid pushes Ball back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asteroid lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2##TD#
Ball gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ball will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid is trying to stand.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Asteroid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asteroid is looking to escape.
Asteroid felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Asteroid manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ball moves out of range as Asteroid strikes.
Ball appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ball scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asteroid misses the jab.
Ball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Asteroid slips under a jab from Ball.
Asteroid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3##TD#
Ball shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asteroid manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ball is standing up over Asteroid. Asteroid looks to escape but Ball dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asteroid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Asteroid trying to remain calm as Ball controls from the top position.
Asteroid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##ES2#
Asteroid throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ball.
Nice defenses there by Ball.
Asteroid checks the leg kick.
Jab from Ball.
Asteroid takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball connects with an inside leg kick.
Ball catches Asteroid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Asteroid misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tobias Ball will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ball counters with a three punch combo that has Asteroid backing up. Asteroid nods at Ball to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ball.
Ball doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ball is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ball shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asteroid pinned against the cage. Asteroid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asteroid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but Asteroid shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asteroid slips under a jab.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Asteroid! But no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ball.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ball fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ball thumps Asteroid with a low kick.
Ball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tobias Ball is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Ball finds it's way through Asteroid's defenses.
Ball connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroid's hands.
Asteroid drops his hands momentarily and Ball takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Ball there.#CL2#
Asteroid has Ball up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Ball's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid working Ball over with knees to the body.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ball avoiding damage as Asteroid throws knees to the body.
Asteroid blocks an uppercut.
Ball tries for a takedown but Asteroid manages to get underhooks.
Ball wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asteroid using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asteroid lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ball drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asteroid pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asteroid fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Asteroid moves into the clinch successfully.
Ball on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asteroid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow. #T3#
Ball pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ball blocks an elbow strike.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball is looking for a takedown.
Asteroid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ball wants to get back to striking at distance but Asteroid won't allow it.
Ball managing to block the knees to the body from Asteroid.
A right hand to the body from Ball.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tobias Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asteroid on the side of the head.
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ball with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Ball closes the distance and clinches up with Asteroid, looking for a takedown. Ball pushes Asteroid against the cage but Asteroid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Asteroid unleashes a big counter combination but Ball bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ball is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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 works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Asteroid. #CL2#
Asteroid takes the fight into the clinch.
Ball on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ball has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asteroid avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ball misses with a looping left.
Asteroid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anabolic Asteroid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ball goes for a double leg but Asteroid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asteroid continues to drive forward.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid tries to land a knee to the head but Ball blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ball looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Ball is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asteroid's half guard.
Ball works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tobias Ball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Asteroid is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ball is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Asteroid can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Asteroid wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ball raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
Asteroid is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ball putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Asteroid squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ball lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Asteroid really wants to buck Ball off and get back to his feet.
Ball landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Ball misses with a head shot.
Ball wants to control the pace but Asteroid is squirming around nicely.
Asteroid wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Poor strikes thrown by Ball there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Asteroid wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ball has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ball thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Asteroid wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ball raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3#
Ball tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Asteroid is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ball lands a nice shot to the head.
Asteroid wants to try and get back to his feet.
Asteroid is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ball cracks Asteroid with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Asteroid is trying to stand up.#T4#
Asteroid takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Asteroid really wants to buck Ball off and get back to his feet.
Ball is landing with some decent strikes but Asteroid is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ball is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Asteroid can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Asteroid's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ball trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asteroid wants to get back to his feet.
Ball scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Asteroid squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ball.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ball has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tobias Ball!

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights IV
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ball as he connects with a hook.
Ball missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ball takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ball misses with a hook.
Jones throws out a counter right but Ball avoids it with no problem.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Quinan Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ball has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Jones throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Jones throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
Ball throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ball digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ball misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ball is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ball.
Ball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ball throws out the jab.
Jones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ball throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Ball scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball cracks Jones with a hook to the temple - Jones is on wobbly legs here! Ball swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jones falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ball wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tobias Ball!

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights 1
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Ahokas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ball throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ball misses the target.
Ahokas moves away from the strike by Ball.
Ball lands with an overhand left.
Ahokas throws a series of punches but Ball avoids them all with ease.
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ball as he jumps to the side.
Ball throws out a loose jab but Ahokas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahokas misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahokas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ball staying out of range there.
Ahokas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ball was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahokas.
It looked like Ball was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahokas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
Ball throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ball takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ahokas swings widly with a right hand
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball works Ahokas's body with a nice hook.
Juha Ahokas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ahokas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahokas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahokas throws a right hand that misses
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ball misses with a hook. Ahokas ducked under it nicely.
Ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ahokas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ball has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang in the buildup to the fight.
Ahokas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Ball lands a left and a right that send Ahokas crashing to the mat, dazed. Ball thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Ahokas is rocked!
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 ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ahokas's jaw. Ahokas's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ball does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobias Ball!

Event: DMMA 112 Barboza vs Panda
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Blaydes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blaydes showed some decent athleticism there.
Blaydes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ball wants to control the action here but instead Blaydes manages to pass to full mount!
Ball is trying desperately to improve position.
Blaydes content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball is looking to get to half guard.
Ball tries to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
Blaydes prevents Ball from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Blaydes throwing strikes here but Ball is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Blaydes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ball keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blaydes with the ground and pound from mount.
Blaydes controlling from mount.
Ball wants to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
Blaydes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blaydes looking to control but Ball is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blaydes punching from mount but Ball doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Blaydes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ball can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ball wants to control but Blaydes is having none of it.
Blaydes content just to control the position here.
Ball tries to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
Blaydes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is having none of it.
Ball tries to hold on but Blaydes postures up.#T3#
Ball is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ball tries to lock up and control but Blaydes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ball is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blaydes wants to control the pace but Ball is squirming around nicely.
Ball avoids a series of strikes thrown by Blaydes.
Blaydes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blaydes wants to control the pace but Ball is squirming around nicely.
Blaydes throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ball tries to hold on but Blaydes postures up.#T4#
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is having none of it.
Ball tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blaydes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Blaydes controlling from mount.
Ball wants to hold on but Blaydes pushes him away.
Blaydes landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaydes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ball tries to hold on but Blaydes postures up.
Blaydes dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes 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.#R2#
Ball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ball wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Blaydes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blaydes throws a big elbow that misses.
Ball trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blaydes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ball seems keen to control Blaydes's posture.
Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
Blaydes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ball works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blaydes stands up over Ball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaydes working some strikes from top position.
Blaydes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ball being controlled here, momentarily.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ball looking for a sweep. Not yet Ball, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab from Ball misses.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaydes is just out of range.
Blaydes throws a big counter head kick but Ball avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Blaydes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ball's guard.
Blaydes landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaydes lands a couple of digs.
Ball is trying to control the position but Blaydes postures up.
Blaydes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blaydes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ball trying to keep a closed guard but Blaydes is proving a slippery customer.
Ball tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Ball controlling Blaydes's posture.
Ball can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaydes controls the pace.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Blaydes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ball looking to control.
Blaydes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Blaydes drives through with a takedown into Ball's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4#
Blaydes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Blaydes landing some decent shots from guard.
Blaydes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ball's head.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Ball preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Blaydes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blaydes slows the pace down in half guard.
Blaydes thows a huge punch but Ball dodges it nicely.
Blaydes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ball defending well though.
Blaydes trying to mount his opponent but Ball defends it.
Blaydes is keen to just control but Ball is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaydes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blaydes is controlling the pace.
Blaydes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Blaydes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaydes passes to full mount!
Blaydes controlling the pace for now.
Ball is looking to get to half guard.
Ball is squirming around, avoiding Blaydes's attempts to control the action.
Tobias Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Blaydes controlling the pace for now.
Blaydes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blaydes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ball is squirming around, avoiding Blaydes's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Blaydes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ball regains half guard.
Ball is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blaydes in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ball manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ball avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ball pulls Blaydes in close to his closed guard and prevents Blaydes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ball tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
Blaydes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blaydes trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaydes fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Blaydes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ball tries to improve position but can't.
Blaydes is trying to ground and pound but Ball uses the momentary lack of control by Blaydes to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blaydes is keen to just control but Ball is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Blaydes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Blaydes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Blaydes!
A victorious Oscar Blaydes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 105 Bitter Rivals
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Scappy Do fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick from Scappy Do, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scappy Do throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Ball to counter with a crisp jab.
Ball lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Just Fight Scappy Do has been cut.
Ball takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scappy Do shoots in and drives through. Ball sprawls well.
Ball throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scappy Do tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scappy Do closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ball circles away.
Tobias Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Just Fight Scappy Do.
Ball takes a swing at Scappy Do's ribcage but misses.
Scappy Do takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball scores with a nice head shot.
Ball tries to land a leg kick but Scappy Do saw it coming and moves away.
Ball circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ball slaps away a takedown attempt from Scappy Do, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Ball scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scappy Do moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ball misses with a combination #CL2#
and Scappy Do counters by clinching up.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Ball's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scappy Do is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ball to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Ball as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Ball tries to work over Scappy Do's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ball tries to work over Scappy Do's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Scappy Do gets control of Ball's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scappy Do will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Scappy Do keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Ball missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ball is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Scappy Do wants to sweep but no luck.
Ball throwing strikes from guard but Scappy Do blocks nicely.
Scappy Do is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ball trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball won't allow Scappy Do to sweep him here.
Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Scappy Do has wrist control.
Ball trying to control but Scappy Do is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ball avoids a kick to the body.
Ball throws a shot from downtown. Scappy Do moves away and avoids it.
Scappy Do steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ball.
Ball misses with a two punch combination.
Scappy Do is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ball with a nice cross.
Tobias Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Scappy Do moves into the clinch.
Ball lands a left hand.
Scappy Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ball in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scappy Do tries to pull guard but Ball forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ball.
Ball working aggressively here.
Scappy Do throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Scappy Do controls his hands.
Scappy Do with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ball lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scappy Do or not.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Ball turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ball manages to end up in side control.
Scappy Do takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scappy Do is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ball is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ball lands a big elbow.
Ball can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scappy Do is looking to escape.
Ball looking to finish Scappy Do with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scappy Do!
Scappy Do bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ball lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ball works over Scappy Do with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Just Fight Scappy Do's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ball throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scappy Do swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ball tries a low kick but Scappy Do avoids it.
Tobias Ball is winning the standup battle so far.
Ball fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scappy Do.
Ball attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scappy Do tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Scappy Do backs away, Ball returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scappy Do has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Scappy Do moves into the clinch.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scappy Do lands a knee to the body.
Scappy Do lands an uppercut.
Scappy Do tries a knee to the head but Ball blocks it. #TD#
Ball has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Scappy Do regains guard immediately.
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!
Scappy Do wants to control the position but Ball says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Scappy Do is doing well to control the position and prevent Ball from advancing to side control.
Ball lands with a punch from half guard.
Scappy Do is trying to get back to full guard.
Ball wants to take a breather but Scappy Do is having none of it.
Scappy Do wants to improve his position but Ball is controlling well.
Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scappy Do can do to turn this around?
Scappy Do is still trying to improve position.
Scappy Do makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Scappy Do.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scappy Do's head.
Ball lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scappy Do 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.
Ball lands a couple of elbows.
Scappy Do controlling Ball's posture. #T3#
Ball trying to control but Scappy Do is working from the bottom.
Ball content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ball preventing the sweep.
Tobias Ball overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scappy Do is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scappy Do has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ball has passed into side control.
Scappy Do taking a bit of punishment here - Ball scoring with strikes. #T4#
Ball wants to control but Scappy Do is keeping him busy.
Ball is chipping away with strikes.
Scappy Do is trying to get back to half guard.
Ball connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scappy Do some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball wants to control but Scappy Do is keeping him busy.
Scappy Do is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scappy Do is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scappy Do keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ball dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Just Fight Scappy Do's cut.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Scappy Do doesn't manage to clinch there - Ball circles away.
Scappy Do is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scappy Do catches Ball with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Just Fight Scappy Do seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball scores with a decent looking hook.
Ball's corner calls for a 1-2. Ball obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ball takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ball rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scappy Do counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scappy Do tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Ball catches Scappy Do right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scappy Do throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Scappy Do wants to clinch
and Ball counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ball turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ball thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Ball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scappy Do sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ball scores with a jab.
Scappy Do darts in looking for a takedown but Ball gets double underhooks and turns Scappy Do into the cage.
Scappy Do slips a straight right by Ball.
Ball throws a leg kick but Scappy Do sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scappy Do fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scappy Do takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scappy Do misses with a head kick.
Scappy Do fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ball looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scappy Do keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ball.
Despite the aggression on Scappy Do's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Ball does it's job there.
Scappy Do misses with a takedown attempt - Ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Just Fight Scappy Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tobias Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Just Fight Scappy Do.#T2#
Scappy Do tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ball lands a head shot.
Scappy Do pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ball swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ball throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scappy Do lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ball scores with a sloppy right hand. Scappy Do should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Just Fight Scappy Do's cut even more.#CL2#
Scappy Do gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ball presses Scappy Do against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Ball - that landed with a thud.
Scappy Do takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ball tries a body shot but Scappy Do blocks it. #TD#
Ball works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ball is working Scappy Do over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Scappy Do can't keep his opponent in guard - Ball advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Scappy Do tries to roll over but Ball keeps him under control.
Scappy Do felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ball working Scappy Do over with strikes.
Scappy Do wants to get back to full guard.
Ball drops an elbow to the side of Scappy Do's head.
Scappy Do trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Ball.
Ball working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Ball is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ball is nestled in close to Scappy Do, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scappy Do wants to improve his position but Ball is controlling well.
Ball working Scappy Do over with strikes.
Ball is nestled in close to Scappy Do, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ball is nestled in close to Scappy Do, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scappy Do is trying to maintain the position but Ball is very close to passing his half guard.
Scappy Do is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 97: Account vs Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Aho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ball! But no joy.
Aho throws a wild body kick that Ball sees coming a mile off.
Aho backing away here, and Ball unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ball looks to land a left hand but Aho moved out of range nicely.
Aho scores with a push kick.
Aho lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ball will feel that in the morning.
Ball throws a leg kick #TD#
and Aho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ball's guard.
Aho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aho being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aho looking to pass the guard.
Aho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Aho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ball is retaining full guard.
Aho is working hard here to advance position.
Aho wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ball misses with a wild combination.
Ball swings for the body but Aho moves out of range.
Aho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ball has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aho.#T2#
Ball throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Aho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aho advances position into side control!
Aho trying to control the action but Ball is working from the bottom.
Ball stops Aho from passing to mount. #SUB#
Aho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ball has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Aho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Aho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Aho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ball knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Aho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ball knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Aho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ball has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ball gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aho seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ball is holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball is squirming around, avoiding Aho's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Aho swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ball is now in Aho's guard. A big mistake from Aho there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niklas Aho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ball jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aho misses with a head kick.
Aho slips under a jab from Ball.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ball. That's going to slow Aho down.
Ball swings for the body but Aho moves out of range.
Ball with the inside leg kick.
Aho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ball swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ball.
Aho has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ball.#T1#
Ball connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ball with a hook.
Aho checks a low kick from Ball.
Aho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Aho misses
and Ball counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aho thows a leg kick but Ball checks it
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Ball catches Aho right on the button with a cross.#KD2#
Ball drops Aho with a nice combination! Ball dives into Aho's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#Aho is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Aho working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ball has passed into half guard!
Oh Aho is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aho is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Aho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ball pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Aho tries to get to full guard but Ball has control of the leg.
Aho seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Aho actively working from the bottom here.
Aho manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Aho is looking for a triangle but Ball pushes his legs off easily.
Ball working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Aho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ball avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball won't allow Aho to sweep him here. #SUB#
Aho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ball defends it easily.
Ball connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Ball got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ball has managed to get both his arms back between Aho's legs - danger averted.
Ball won't allow Aho to sweep him here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ball manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ball pulls Aho in to control the position.
Aho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ball is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Aho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ball is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ball has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ball trying to control but Aho is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ball just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Aho clinches with his opponent.
Ball lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Aho uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Aho pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Aho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Aho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Niklas Aho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB#
Aho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ball defends well.#SUB#
Aho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aho's head.
Ball landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Aho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ball is aware though and is defending well.
Ball trying to control but Aho is working from the bottom.
Ball pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aho is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Aho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ball must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ball's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aho looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Aho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aho controls Ball momentarily but Ball frees himself.
Ball keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aho's head.#T3##SUB#
Aho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ball doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ball manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Aho's brow.
Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Aho's brow.
Ball lands a couple of elbows.
Aho looking for a sweep. Not yet Aho, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ball throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Aho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ball seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ball is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Aho wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Ball 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.
Aho slips nicely into half guard.
Aho trying to pass the guard but Ball defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aho stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niklas Aho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niklas Aho!

Event: DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Ball fails with the takedown
and Badges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ball has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tobias Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball throws a big shot that misses.
Badges stuffs the takedown.
Ball throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ball throws a jab but it's blocked by Badges.
Badges misses with a looping right.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badges.
Ball throws the left hand but Badges avoids the punch easily.
Badges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ball.
Needno Badges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Ball.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Badges.
Ball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Ball.
Ball drops his hands momentarily and Badges takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ball throws a predictable looking body shot
and Badges counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Badges takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badges throws an elbow but it misses.
Badges is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ball goes for a takedown attempt but Badges pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ball throws a hook but Badges blocks it.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Badges.
Badges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball.
Jab from Ball.#CL#
Badges takes the fight into the clinch.
Ball avoiding damage as Badges throws knees to the body.
Ball on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badges backwards.
Ball takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Ball.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ball is trying to drag Badges to the mat but Badges just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ball tries to throw a body punch but Badges avoids it by throwing Ball back against the cage.
Ball blocks an elbow strike from Badges.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that Badges has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Badges obliges.
Good body shot from Badges.
Ball looks winded!
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badges with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Badges.
Badges lands a good knee to the midsection. Ball won't want to take too many of those.
Badges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Badges.
Badges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head.
Badges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badges is leaning against Ball and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Badges stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Badges lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balls head.
Badges lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Badges scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Badges.
A short right from Badges on the inside.
Badges pushes Ball back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Ball is rocked!
Badges tries to work over Ball's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ball is still on wobbly legs! Can Badges finish him?
Badges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Ball seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Badges lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Badges.
Badges crunches a lovely knee into Ball's ribcage.
Badges is working Ball over against the cage.
Badges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Badges is working Ball over against the cage.
Badges lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Badges blocks an uppercut.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badges is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Badges digs a right hand into Ball's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ball's gas tank.
Badges scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badges lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Badges.
Badges pushes Ball back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Badges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Badges landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Badges.
Badges tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ball avoids it.
Badges goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Badges scores with a shot to the side of Ball's head.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Badges.
Badges lands an elbow that stopped Ball in his tracks for a moment.
Ball takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ball takes a shot to the head.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Badges tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ball avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Badges.
Badges lands a right hand.
Badges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Badges.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Badges lands an elbow inside that Ball shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Badges blocking some punches.
Badges lands an elbow just above Ball 's eye.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badges backwards.
Badges misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Needno Badges 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.#R2#
Ball has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ball there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ball throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Badges counters with a left to the body.
Ball works Badges's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Badges clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badges.
A head punch on the inside from Badges fails to land.
Badges looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ball works on Badges's body with a couple of short punches.
Badges blocks an uppercut.
Badges lands a body punch.
Badges tries to land a knee to the head but Ball blocks with his arms.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Badges scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Badges.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Badges tries a knee to the head but Ball blocks it.
Badges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball.
Badges lands an elbow inside that Ball shrugs off.
A right hook to the body lands for Badges. #T1#
Nice elbow from Badges.
Badges tries to throw a body punch but Ball avoids it by throwing Badges back against the cage.
Needno Badges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Badges tries to throw a body punch but Ball avoids it by throwing Badges back against the cage.
Badges cracks Ball with a nice body shot.
Badges lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Badges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Badges scores with a nice short uppercut.
Badges prevents a body shot from Ball.
Knees to the body from Badges.
Still in the clinch, Badges scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Badges.
Badges lands an uppercut.
Badges lands an elbow just above Ball 's eye.
Badges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badges has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ball - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Badges, and another! Ball is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Needno Badges!
Needno Badges gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee misses with the combination.
Ball lands a lovely overhand right.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ball tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Ball looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee throws a right hand that Ball ducks under and follows up with a left that Ball also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Ball bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee throws a series of punches but Ball moves out of range.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee looks winded!
Ball lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Ball wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD#
Ball catches Lee napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lee to the canvas! #ROC#Lee is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ball pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Ball finish him?
Ball loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ball is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Ball has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ball's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee won't allow Ball to sweep him here.
Lee is fighting to break Ball's control of his arms but Ball is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Ball escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee won't allow Ball to sweep him here.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Ball's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ball 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.
Ball is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Lee stands and steps away. Ball gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ball is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ball closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lee! Ball dives in looking to finish! Lee is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Ball!

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