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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Butch Kasparov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Butch Kasparov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Ball!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasparov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ball counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kasparov won't be happy with that.
Kasparov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kasparov is trying to get back to his feet.
Ball trying to control the position but Kasparov is working away.
Ball controlling the position from side mount.
Kasparov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ball prevents Kasparov from escaping the position.
Ball wants to control but Kasparov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ball just content to control the position.
Ball wants to control but Kasparov is keeping him busy.
Ball is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kasparov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mr Ball hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ball drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ball prevents Kasparov from escaping the position.
Ball should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kasparov is not content to let Ball control the position.
Kasparov is trying to buck Ball off.
Kasparov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Ball politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ball prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kasparov wants to get back to his feet.
Ball trying to control the position but Kasparov is working away.
Kasparov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ball takes a little break here. Kasparov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasparov is pushing Ball's head away, looking to escape. Ball manages to hold on to the position though.
Ball trying to control the position but Kasparov is working away.
Kasparov taking a bit of punishment here - Ball scoring with strikes.
Kasparov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball controlling from the full mount.
Ball lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kasparov is trying to stand.
Ball lands a nice shot to the head.
Ball looking to control but Kasparov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ball looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ball landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Ball.
Kasparov taking shots to the head.
Ball tries to control but Kasparov wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball controlling the position easily from mount.
Ball landing strikes from the mount and Kasparov is in trouble!
Ball looking to control but Kasparov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kasparov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ball trying to control but Kasparov is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasparov really wants to buck Ball off and get back to his feet.
Ball looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasparov is trying to stand up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ball has eaten all the pies!
Ball tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ball dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ball shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kasparov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ball lands a nice forearm strike.
Ball cracks Kasparov with a big elbow.
Kasparov is looking to get back to his feet here but Ball is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kasparov's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ball controlling the positon.
Ball scores with punches to the body.
Ball keeps control of the position easily here as Kasparov tries to buck him off.
Kasparov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Ball trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball controls the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Ball.
Ball looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ball looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kasparov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kasparov tries to kick Ball off but Ball keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ball wants to free his trapped foot but Kasparov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ball performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasparov is refusing to be controlled, as Ball sits in half guard.
Ball is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Ball.
Ball throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ball motions for Kasparov to come forward. Ball throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ball fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kasparov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ball sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasparov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ball seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kasparov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kasparov is looking to escape.
Ball stalling.
Kasparov won't allow Ball to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mr Ball wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ball misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ball closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ball cracks Kasparov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ball is looking to take a break and control but Kasparov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ball controls the position.
Ball advances to full mount.
Kasparov really wants to buck Ball off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball content just to control the position here.
Ball won't let Kasparov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kasparov is looking to escape.
Ball takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ball won't let Kasparov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ball working Kasparov over with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ball wants to control the pace but Kasparov is squirming around nicely.
Ball controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kasparov tries for a takedown but Ball circles away easily
and Ball counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ball tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasparov is retaining full guard.
Ball trying to control but Kasparov is working from the bottom.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Kasparov is keeping the position.
Kasparov is looking to stand up but Ball isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball trying to control but Kasparov is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mr Ball hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ball gets a double leg takedown into Kasparov's guard.
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 passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ball wants to control but Kasparov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball prevents Kasparov from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ball in particular looking to stall.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball is keen to just control but Kasparov is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ball prevents Kasparov from standing back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mr Ball was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ball shoots in and gets a takedown into Kasparov's guard.
Kasparov keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Ball looking to pass the guard.
Kasparov wants to get back to his feet but Ball is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kasparov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kasparov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kasparov's guard now, I'm sure.
Kasparov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Kasparov wants to stand up but Ball is controlling him.
Ball not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ball sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kasparov's guard.
Kasparov won't allow Ball to pass to mount.
Ball controlling the action here.
Ball lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ball uses his free foot to push down on Kasparov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kasparov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball content just to control the position here.
Mr Ball has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kasparov tries to buck Ball off but he can't manage it.
Ball takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kasparov is squirming around, avoiding Ball's attempts to control the action.
Ball controlling the position easily from mount.
Kasparov is squirming around, avoiding Ball's attempts to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mr Ball wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ball shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ball controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasparov is squirming around, avoiding Ball's attempts to control the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ball looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mr Ball.
Ball is looking to land body kicks.
Butch Kasparov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasparov shoots for a double leg takedown but Ball sprawls well. He's pushed Kasparov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Mr Ball!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Mr Ball!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Mr Ball!
Mr Ball wins by unanimous decision!
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