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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Android Boxer (ranked 24420 p4p, 6450 weight class) and Alphonzo Ball (ranked 755 p4p, 698 weight class). Ball comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Zo and Young Lando - Last Days kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphonzo Ball!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ball jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ball throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boxer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boxer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boxer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ball.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Ball tries to clinch but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ball lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball blocks a jab.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball slips a jab from Boxer.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Boxer.
Boxer takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ball scores with a spinning back kick!
Boxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ball lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boxer takes a step back to recover.
Ball misses with the combination.
Ball moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ball scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boxer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball defending well as Boxer loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ball.
Ball throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ball avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Ball explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ball throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boxer jabs Ball right on the nose. Ball blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball pushes Boxer away with a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ball - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball scores with a spinning back kick!
Ball bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boxer lands a right hook to the body.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ball swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ball.
Ball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ball has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ball scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Ball.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Ball slips under a jab from Boxer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball blocks a low kick nicely.
Ball tries to bum rush Boxer with a series of wild strikes but Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ball lands with a nice body kick.
Ball lands a jab-cross combination.
Ball digs a good body shot into Boxer's ribs.
Ball fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ball tries to clinch up but Boxer circles away and keeps his distance.
Boxer throws out a leg kick but Ball moves out of range and Boxer only half commits.
Ball with the counter takedown but Boxer avoids it easily.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball thuds his right hand into Boxer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ball scores with a nice body kick.
Ball pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boxer back to the cage. Ball follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boxer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ball's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Ball throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A low kick lands for Ball.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Ball saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circling a little - Ball finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ball thows a body kick. Boxer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ball is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boxer rather than just go for the knockout.
Ball is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ball throws a one two combo.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Ball ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Ball.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ball lands a nice looking body shot.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ball lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonzo Ball dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ball lands a nice looking body kick.
Ball is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Ball is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boxer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ball fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boxer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boxer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball.
Ball lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ball swinging wildly here.
Boxer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ball circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer misses with a kick to the body.
Ball scores with a hook to the body. Boxer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Ball. Those never looked like landing.
Ball throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boxer on the side of the head.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Ball.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball clinches.
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ball scores with a push kick.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball lands a two punch combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ball - that will leave a mark!
Ball lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ball manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Ball's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
Ball has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ball lands a lovely overhand right.
Ball scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ball fails to land with a series of punches.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ball!
Ball is working the combinations to good effect here.
Boxer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boxer misses with a straight left.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body. Ball takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball scores with a three punch combo!
Ball lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Ball.
Boxer tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball lands a slapping body shot.
Ball pushes Boxer away with a front kick.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ball. Those never looked like landing.
Boxer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Ball does no damage.
Ball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Boxer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ball.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Boxer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ball swinging wildly here.
Alphonzo Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ball.
Ball throws a series of strikes that have Boxer backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boxer.
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer misses with a straight right.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boxer throws a shot from downtown. Ball moves away and avoids it.
Boxer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ball.
Boxer slips a jab and a cross from Ball.
Crunch! Ball slams his shin into Boxer's torso.
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball lands with a nice body punch.
Ball lands a jab to Boxer's midsection.
Ball lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ball ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Ball feints the counter takedown.
Boxer tries a low kick but Ball avoids it.
Ball with a nice calf kick.
Ball scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boxer throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Ball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boxer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ball fails to land with a series of punches.
Ball uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonzo Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Boxer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Ball keeps Boxer at a distance using the push kick.
Ball lands a jab to the head.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boxer backs up against the cage.
Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ball tries to bum rush Boxer with a series of wild strikes but Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ball moves into the clinch.
Boxer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ball breaks the clinch.
Boxer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Ball.
Ball lands a jab to Boxer's midsection.
Boxer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ball lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boxer's sensitive parts.
Ball jabs Boxer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball slips under a jab.
Ball scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ball chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ball is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ball. Boxer shrugs it off though.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ball throws a series of punches but Boxer avoids them all with ease.
Boxer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxer.
Ball changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ball pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boxer back to the cage. Ball follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab from Ball.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Ball tenderised Boxer's leg. Boxer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Boxer misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ball misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ball throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ball misses with a double jab
and Boxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer misses with a two punch combination.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ball.
Boxer blocks the body kick.
Boxer is looking to counter punch.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball tries to bum rush Boxer with a series of wild strikes but Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boxer tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ball lands a front kick.
Alphonzo Ball is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ball fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Boxer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boxer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ball.
Ball jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ball pushes Boxer away with a front kick.
Ball throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Ball.
Sloppy strikes from Ball. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Ball coming out on top.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Boxer misses with a looping right.
Ball takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Boxer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Ball.
Ball scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands a head kick. Boxer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Ball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boxer if he has to take too many more of those.
Boxer misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Ball pushes Boxer away with a front kick.
Boxer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ball momentarily.
Ball has closed the distance and engaged Boxer in a clinch.
Ball comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Android Boxer has been cut.
Ball landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ball breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Ball scores with a hook to the body. Boxer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Android Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ball ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boxer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ball.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonzo Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonzo Ball!
Alphonzo Ball was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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