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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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183 cm
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199 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Protagonist!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Protagonist misses with a two punch combination.
Protagonist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro Protagonist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Balls misses the target.
Protagonist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Protagonist throws a lazy right hand but Balls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Protagonist throws out the jab.
Protagonist takes a swing at Balls's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Protagonist throws a lazy right hand but Balls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Protagonist waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Balls.
Balls paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Protagonist sprawls well. Protagonist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balls gets slowly back to his feet.
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balls manages to avoid it.
Protagonist throws a jab but it's blocked by Balls.
Protagonist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balls at a distance.
Protagonist misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Protagonist misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Protagonist.
Protagonist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balls.
Protagonist looks to land a right hand but Balls moved out of range.
Protagonist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Protagonist.
Protagonist ducks under a wild hook from Balls.
Balls scores with a punch to the head.
Protagonist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist misses with a wild body shot.
Balls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Protagonist lands a nice hook to Balls's body. Balls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balls dodges the punch combination from Protagonist.
Balls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balls shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Protagonist is trying to defend but Balls finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Protagonist won't allow Balls to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Protagonist is looking to control Balls's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Protagonist avoid being mounted?
Protagonist taking some punishment here, with Balls in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balls throwing shots but Protagonist is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Balls there.
Protagonist wants to get back to his feet.
Balls works his foot free and advances to mount.
Balls lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiro Protagonist will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Protagonist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Protagonist throws an overhand right that lands on Balls's shoulder, as Balls tries to avoid the shot.
Protagonist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Protagonist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balls.
Protagonist just misses with a punch to the body.
Balls misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Protagonist misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Protagonist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balls's head.
Protagonist throws a series of punches but Balls moves out of range.
Balls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Protagonist.
Balls staying out of range there.
Protagonist misses the shot to the body.
Balls slips a jab from Protagonist.
Balls misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Balls avoids the body shot from Protagonist.
Protagonist loads up on a big right hand but Balls slips the punch.
Protagonist throws a hook but Balls blocks it.
Protagonist waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Balls.
Protagonist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Protagonist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balls.
Balls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Protagonist throws out the jab.
Protagonist misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist swings for the body but Balls moves out of range.
Protagonist looks to throw the jab but Balls is out of range.
No joy there for Protagonist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balls slips a jab from Protagonist.
Hiro Protagonist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Balls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Protagonist swings for the body but Balls moves out of range.
A jab from Protagonist misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Protagonist cracks a nice hook into Balls's ribs.
Protagonist thows a body shot but no joy.
Protagonist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balls throws a good cross that connects.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balls keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Protagonist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Protagonist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Protagonist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Protagonist as Balls shoots in.
Balls scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Balls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Protagonist is positioning himself well to prevent Balls advancing to mount.
Protagonist is trying to control but Balls passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Protagonist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balls lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist is looking for a sweep.
Protagonist takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Protagonist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balls throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Balls postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Balls throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Balls in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Protagonist dodges the ground and pound from Balls.
Protagonist has one of Balls's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Balls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Protagonist's waist but Protagonist gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balls off to one side.
Protagonist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balls shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Balls showed some decent athleticism there.
Balls wants to free his trapped foot but Protagonist is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls prevents Protagonist from improving his position.
Protagonist regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Balls.
Balls landing some decent shots from guard.
Harry Balls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Protagonist trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balls working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Protagonist wants to stand but Balls is controlling the position.
Balls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Protagonist is trying to control the position but Balls postures up.
Balls working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Protagonist working a defensive guard here.
Protagonist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hiro Protagonist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balls stopping the sweep attempt from Protagonist.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Balls showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Protagonist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Protagonist!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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