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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Halfway Crook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crook has chosen Triple Spiral as his entrance music. 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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164 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Ballzonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Halfway Crook!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Ballzonya.
Crook checks a low kick from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya shoots in looking for a takedown but Crook manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ballzonya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crook looks to land a left hand but Ballzonya moved out of range nicely.
Ballzonya looks for the body kick but Crook saw that one coming.
Ballzonya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crook lands a nice looking body shot.
Harry Ballzonya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballzonya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ballzonya was well out of range. Poor timing from Crook.
Ballzonya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crook looks to land a left hand but Ballzonya moved out of range nicely.
Ballzonya clobbers Crook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crook lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Crook checks a leg kick.
Crook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ballzonya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ballzonya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crook staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballzonya throws an overhand right that lands on Crook's shoulder, as Crook tries to avoid the shot.
Crook throws a hook but Ballzonya avoids it easily.
Ballzonya shoots for a double leg takedown but Crook sprawls well. He's pushed Ballzonya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crook throws a body punch but Ballzonya moves out of range.
Crook swings for the body but Ballzonya moves out of range.
Crook misses with a straight right.
Ballzonya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crook tries to avoid it but Ballzonya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crook to the ground. Crook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Ballzonya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballzonya changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crook looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crook is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ballzonya off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Crook's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Crook not allowing Ballzonya to control his hands.
Crook is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ballzonya rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballzonya tries to get to full guard but Crook has control of the leg.
Ballzonya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ballzonya tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Halfway Crook was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ballzonya lands a jab-cross combination.
Crook scores with a hook to the body. Ballzonya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ballzonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crook throws a head kick but Ballzonya moves out of range.
Ballzonya shoots in but Crook avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ballzonya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Ballzonya misses.
A shot to the liver by Ballzonya. Beautiful body shot.
Crook throws a sloppy head kick and Ballzonya moves out of range easily.
Crook drops his hands momentarily and Ballzonya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ballzonya dodges the punch combination from Crook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ballzonya staying out of range there.
Ballzonya tests Crook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crook takes one to the chin there.
Crook just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halfway Crook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballzonya fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballzonya misses with a wild body shot.
Ballzonya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ballzonya lands a nice looking body shot.
Ballzonya throws an overhand right that lands on Crook's shoulder, as Crook tries to avoid the shot.
Crook misses the jab.
Crook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ballzonya momentarily.
Crook is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ballzonya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ballzonya moves away.
A jab from Crook misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crook throws a looping overhand right but Ballzonya ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Ballzonya.
Crook throws a lazy right hand but Ballzonya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballzonya tests Crook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ballzonya moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Ballzonya 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.
Crook moves out of range as Ballzonya strikes.
Crook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ballzonya counters with a straight right hand.
Ballzonya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crook under the eye.
Ballzonya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crook.
Ballzonya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crook pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ballzonya back to the cage. Crook follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crook slips a jab from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya throws a nice looking combination but Crook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ballzonya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crook.
Ballzonya scores with a hook to the body. Crook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crook moves away from the strike by Ballzonya.
Ballzonya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ballzonya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crook thows a body shot but no joy.
Ballzonya shoots for a takedown but Crook saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ballzonya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crook swings for the body but Ballzonya moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crook gets caught napping as Ballzonya dives in and scores a takedown. Crook manages to retain guard.
Crook bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ballzonya's guard.
Crook sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crook is breathing heavily.
Crook passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ballzonya tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Crook has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ballzonya holds on for dear life, controlling Crook's posture momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ballzonya wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Crook is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Crook is looking to control Ballzonya but Ballzonya is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya trying to control the action but Crook just sinks the hooks in.
Crook tries to get the hooks in deep but Ballzonya pushed the leg off.
Ballzonya can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Ballzonya right now.
Ballzonya tries to escape but Crook has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crook controls the action.
Ballzonya trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Will Crook go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Halfway Crook has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Halfway Crook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice body punch from Crook.
Crook avoids the body shot from Ballzonya.
Crook loads up on a big right hand but Ballzonya slips the punch.
Ballzonya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ballzonya throws out a loose jab but Crook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballzonya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ballzonya scores with a takedown into Crook's guard.
Ballzonya postures up and lands a big shot to Crook's brow.
Ballzonya throws a strike but Crook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crook engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ballzonya striking from his own guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crook won't allow Ballzonya to sweep him here.
Crook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ballzonya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crook manages to get himself to full guard.
Ballzonya wants to control from the top but Crook keeps moving.
Ballzonya postures up.
Ballzonya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya throwing strikes but missing.
Ballzonya throws a strike but Crook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ballzonya is controlling Crook's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice shot by Ballzonya.
Some wild striking there from Crook.
Crook takes one to the chin there.
Crook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballzonya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ballzonya shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crook manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Crook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ballzonya trying to control but Crook is working from the bottom.
Ballzonya throws a strike but Crook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ballzonya looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballzonya manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ballzonya sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ballzonya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crook is looking to escape.
Crook tries to hold on but Ballzonya pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballzonya landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crook is looking to improve his position but Ballzonya isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Ballzonya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ballzonya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Ballzonya!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harry Ballzonya thanked Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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