PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Canseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnie Ballantine has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ballantine
vs
Canseco

188 cm
22
210 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
212 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnie Ballantine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canseco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Canseco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Canseco closes the distance and clinches up with Ballantine, looking for a takedown. Canseco pushes Ballantine against the cage but Ballantine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ballantine throws a shot to the body.
Ballantine keeps the fight on the outside.
Ballantine scores with a hook to the body. Canseco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Canseco looks gassed!
Ballantine punishes Canseco 's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballantine scores with a jab to the body.

Ballantine has Canseco up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballantine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ballantine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ballantine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ballantine works on Canseco 's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canseco backwards.
Ballantine lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ballantine on the inside.
A short right from Ballantine on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ballantine.
Ballantine is leaning against Canseco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballantine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballantine.
Ballantine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballantine digs a right hand underneath Canseco 's ribcage. Canseco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine pushes Canseco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballantine lands with a right to the head.
Ballantine works on Canseco 's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballantine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballantine lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Ballantine.
A hook to the body from Ballantine.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ballantine scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballantine digs a right hand underneath Canseco 's ribcage. Canseco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ballantine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Ballantine.
Ballantine is leaning against Canseco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ballantine has Canseco pressed against the cage, preventing Canseco from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ballantine lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballantine working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ballantine is working Canseco over against the cage.
Canseco tries to break the clinch but Ballantine is controlling the position.
Ballantine lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ballantine.
A nice left hand lands by Ballantine.
Ballantine presses Canseco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Ballantine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Ballantine.
Canseco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ballantine scores with a jab to the head.
Canseco fails with the takedown.
Johnie Ballantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Canseco .
Ballantine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canseco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Canseco avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canseco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canseco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ballantine looks to throw the jab but Canseco is out of range.

Ballantine has managed to clinch.
Canseco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ballantine is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Canseco .
Ballantine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Canseco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ballantine wants to get back to his feet.
Canseco throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Canseco postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Canseco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ballantine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Canseco but great work by Ballantine.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canseco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ballantine's best efforts.

Ballantine decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Canseco shoots for a double leg takedown but Ballantine sprawls well. He's pushed Canseco 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Canseco slips a straight right by Ballantine.
Ballantine cracks Canseco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ballantine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Canseco shoots in for a takedown but Ballantine shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballantine lands a jab to the nose.
Ballantine lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnie Ballantine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ballantine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ballantine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canseco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ballantine defends it nicely.
Ballantine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballantine digs a good hook to Canseco 's body.
Ballantine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canseco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ballantine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ballantine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ballantine misses with a double jab.
A shot to de liver by Ballantine. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ballantine as Canseco shoots in.
Ballantine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Canseco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnie Ballantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballantine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ballantine scores with a jab. Canseco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ballantine scores with a jab. Canseco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ballantine tries to clinch up
and Canseco counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine defending well as Canseco loads up on a big left hand.
Ballantine digs a good hook to Canseco 's body.
Canseco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballantine connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ballantine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ballantine lands a jab to Canseco 's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballantine dips to his left and cracks Canseco with an uppercut!
Ballantine throws a combination. Canseco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Ballantine takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballantine.

Ballantine breaks from the clinch.
Canseco shoots in but Ballantine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnie Ballantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Canseco .
Ballantine digs a good body shot into Canseco 's ribs.
Canseco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab from Ballantine.
Ballantine wants to clinch up but Canseco keeps it at a distance.
Ballantine lands with a nice combination. Canseco backs away looking to recover.

Ballantine takes the fight into the clinch.
Ballantine lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine works on Canseco 's body with a couple of short punches.
Ballantine digs a right hand into Canseco 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canseco 's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Ballantine.
Canseco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ballantine is keeping busy.
Ballantine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ballantine cracks Canseco with a nice body shot.
Canseco looking to throw knees to the head but Ballantine is blocking nicely.

Ballantine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canseco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ballantine connects with a body shot.
Ballantine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ballantine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canseco walks into a straight right hand from Ballantine.
Ballantine stalks Canseco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Canseco 's face. Canseco staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnie Ballantine dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ballantine lands a nice looking body shot.
Canseco keeps the fight on the outside.
Canseco fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ballantine.
Johnie Ballantine is winning the standup battle so far.
Ballantine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Ballantine clinches.
Still in the clinch, Ballantine scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Ballantine.
Ballantine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ballantine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canseco can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballantine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballantine.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ballantine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballantine lands a hook that snaps the head of Canseco backwards.
Ballantine cracks Canseco with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine is working Canseco over against the cage.
Ballantine digs a right hand underneath Canseco 's ribcage. Canseco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Ballantine on the inside.
Ballantine works on Canseco 's body with a couple of short punches.
Canseco is trying to break the clinch but Ballantine is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Ballantine.
Ballantine is working Canseco over against the cage.
Ballantine presses Canseco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canseco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnie Ballantine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ballantine gets through Canseco 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballantine lands a body punch.
Ballantine is working Canseco over against the cage.
Ballantine works on Canseco 's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballantine gets through Canseco 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Canseco 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballantine pushes Canseco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ballantine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ballantine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canseco s head.
Ballantine is working Canseco over against the cage.
Ballantine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canseco .
Ballantine prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballantine is leaning against Canseco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ballantine lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ballantine.
Ballantine scores with a shot to the side of Canseco 's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ballantine.
Ballantine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Canseco .
Ballantine lands an uppercut.
Ballantine lands a body punch.
Canseco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ballantine lands a shot to the body.
Canseco goes for a takedown attempt but Ballantine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnie Ballantine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Canseco .
A punch combination from Ballantine misses.
Johnie Ballantine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Canseco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ballantine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ballantine.
Jose Canseco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ballantine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ballantine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canseco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canseco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canseco is looking to pass into half guard but Ballantine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ballantine is in guard.
Canseco is looking to sweep but instead, Ballantine has passed into half guard.
Canseco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canseco has a hand on Ballantine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ballantine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Canseco is desperately trying to improve his position but Ballantine has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Ballantine stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Canseco shoots in but no luck this time.

Ballantine has Canseco up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballantine scores with a hook to the body.

Canseco tightens his grip and picks Ballantine up, before dumping him to the ground. Ballantine manages to land in guard.

Canseco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ballantine dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Canseco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ballantine stacks Canseco on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ballantine!

Ballantine decides to stand up, so the ref orders Canseco to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnie Ballantine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballantine, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnie Ballantine!