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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Ballzonya could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent Hunter's chin.
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182 cm
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185 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
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182 cm
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184 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Ballzonya! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Hunter! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice defenses there by Hunter. Ballzonya throws a big shot that misses. Ballzonya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
We've been hearing reports that Ballzonya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Ballzonya looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Ballzonya looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ballzonya. Ballzonya seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ballzonya scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ballzonya scoring with strikes to the body and head. Hunter keeping hold of Ballzonya's head, controlling as best he can. Ballzonya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ballzonya prevents Hunter from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ballzonya controlling the action here. Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ballzonya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Hunter actively working from the bottom here. Ballzonya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunter's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ballzonya is taking a breather. Hunter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Hunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ballzonya working the head and body with strikes. Ballzonya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hunter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ballzonya scores with a couple of nice shots. Hunter keeping hold of Ballzonya's head, controlling as best he can. Ballzonya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunter's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ballzonya. Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ballzonya. Ballzonya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ballzonya sitting and controlling from the half guard. Ballzonya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Nice strikes from Ballzonya there. Hunter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ballzonya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ballzonya tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard. Hunter working for a triangle but Ballzonya defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ballzonya trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ballzonya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Our spies down at at Kelley Fighting Systems inform us that Hunter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ballzonya's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hunter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ballzonya chips away with some ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ballzonya trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hunter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ballzonya. Ballzonya wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Ballzonya dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hunter slips under a jab from Ballzonya. A swing and a miss from Hunter. Hunter thows a leg kick but Ballzonya checks it enabling Ballzonya to counter with a crisp jab. Ballzonya takes a kick to the side of the head. Ballzonya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hunter throws a low kick but Ballzonya moves out of range easily. Hunter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ballzonya is able to avoid easily. Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ballzonya looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Hunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ballzonya. Ballzonya lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Harry Ballzonya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunter trying to control here.
Ballzonya working the head and body with strikes. Hunter looking for submissions off his back. Ballzonya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ballzonya thows a huge punch but Hunter dodges it nicely.
Hunter has hold of Ballzonya's hands but Ballzonya slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Nice strikes from Ballzonya there. Ballzonya not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ballzonya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ballzonya is thwarting Hunter's attempts to control the position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ballzonya connects with a nice short shot to Hunter's temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunter is looking to control Ballzonya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunter avoid being mounted? Hunter wants to get back to full guard but Ballzonya has mounted him! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ballzonya cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ballzonya looking to control but Hunter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hunter is bucking up trying to escape but Ballzonya cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hunter is rocked! Hunter is looking to improve his position but Ballzonya isn't that keen on the idea. Hunter is still in real trouble! Can Ballzonya finish him? Ballzonya working Hunter over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunter is in a horrible position here. Ballzonya smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ballzonya drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hunter! More shots from Ballzonya and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Ballzonya! A victorious Harry Ballzonya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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