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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ball comes into the arena with Hammer Smashed Face blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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199 cm
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280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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191 cm
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264 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Ball! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Destruction! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ball throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destruction's waist but Destruction gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ball off to one side. Destruction ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Destruction sizes up Ball with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Joe Ball has been cut. Destruction digs a good body shot into Ball's ribs. Destruction lands with a hook. Ball tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Destruction throws a head kick but Ball moves out of range.
Destruction cracks Ball with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ball throws a hook but Destruction blocks it. Ball throws a nice looking combination but Destruction bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ball with a body punch. A glancing blow. Destruction lands with a hook. Ball tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ball is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Destruction loads up on a big right hand but Ball slips the punch. Ball waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Destruction. Ball shoots in looking for a takedown. Destruction tries to sprawl out of it but Ball keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Destruction manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ball misses with a hook. Destruction ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Destruction fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Destruction looks for the body kick but Ball saw that one coming. Destruction uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ball. Destruction clinches. Ball can't break the clinch.
Destruction keeps control of Ball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Destruction keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ball. Destruction lands an overhand right. Destruction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball. Destruction fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ball slips under a jab. Ball throws a nice looking combination but Destruction bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ball swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Destruction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ball moves away. Destruction throws a wild body kick that Ball sees coming a mile off. Destruction fails with an attempt to clinch.
Destruction pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ball swings and misses with a shot to the body and Destruction counters by clinching up. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land. Ball working aggressively here.
Ball dodges an elbow strike from Destruction.
Destruction lands a left hand.
Joe Ball's cut is getting worse. A right hand to the body from Destruction.
Destruction is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Destruction creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Destruction's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Ball throws a head punch that misses. A short left from Destruction.
Joe Ball's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Destruction stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Destruction lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball. Ball is breathing heavily. Destruction is trying to trip Ball. He has hold of a leg but Ball is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Destruction persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Destruction trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Destruction tries to free his leg and advance position but Ball is retaining full guard. Destruction looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Destruction tries to stand but Ball is controlling from the bottom. Destruction wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving. Destruction looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. Destruction slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Destruction preventing the sweep. Ball has momentary wrist control but Destruction slips an elbow through the middle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Destruction trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Destruction controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Destruction dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joe Ball's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Destruction throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A telegraphed right hand from Ball misses the target. Ball throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ball throws a looping overhand right but Destruction ducks down to avoid it. Ball tries for a takedown but Destruction circles away easily and Destruction decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ball's guard. Destruction trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ball is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Ball with the ground and pound but Destruction uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Destruction not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ball throws a strike but Destruction rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Destruction looking to sit in guard and control but Ball gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shawn Destruction. Ball moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Destruction rushes Ball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ball gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Destruction.
Ball tries to pull guard but Destruction won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Destruction lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Destruction breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Destruction tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ball scores with a crisp jab that stopped Destruction in his tracks. Destruction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destruction has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Destruction there as he acknowledges the shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ball with a lazy takedown attempt letting Destruction counter with a right hand. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ball. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ball with a poor takedown and Destruction counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ball! Destruction raining down shots from the mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ball slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Destruction perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Destruction prevents Ball from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Destruction stalling. Ball tries to roll over but Destruction keeps him under control. Destruction is trying to control the action in half guard but Ball is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Destruction is figuring out what he wants to do next. Destruction is trying to control. Ball wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shawn Destruction. Destruction slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. The fighters circle momentarily. Ball darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ball throws a jab when Destruction was well out of range. Destruction moves away from the strike by Ball. Ball cracks Destruction with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Destruction scores with a nice head shot. Ball misses with a straight right. Ball tries for a takedown but Destruction circles away easily and Destruction counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ball with a lazy takedown attempt and Destruction counters with a one-two to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Destruction throws a sloppy body shot
and Ball counters with a straight right hand. Ball throws a series of punches but Destruction moves out of range. Ball throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shawn Destruction will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Joe Ball's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ball throws an overhand right that lands on Destruction's shoulder, as Destruction tries to avoid the shot. Destruction drives through with a takedown into guard. Ball wants to sweep here but Destruction controlling him for the moment. Ball wants to stand and escape but Destruction is having none of it. Destruction controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Destruction wants to pass the guard but Ball is keeping the position. Destruction stays in close to Ball's body and controls the position. Destruction thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ball is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Destruction pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ball is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Ball connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A slow jab from Ball misses its intended target. Destruction jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ball with a lazy takedown attempt and Destruction counters by clinching up. Destruction avoiding damage.
Destruction trying to control the position but instead, Ball has worked for underhooks and has pushed Destruction into the cage. Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ball leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Destruction has Ball pressed against the cage, preventing Ball from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A shot in the inside from Destruction. Destruction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Destruction swings wildly with an uppercut but Ball uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice elbow from Destruction.
Jeez, Joe Ball's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Ball's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shawn Destruction!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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