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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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214 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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195 cm
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210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ross Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Ballard!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballard darts in and clinches Massey up against the cage.
Ballard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Massey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ballard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Massey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Massey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Massey clinches.
Massey breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Massey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ballard misses.
Ballard with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ross Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Ballard.
Massey shoots in looking for a takedown but Ballard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Massey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ballard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Massey counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ballard looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard has control of Massey's left arm, preventing Massey from doing any damage.
Massey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Massey trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ballard keeping moving, preventing Massey from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ballard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Massey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ballard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massey.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ballard wants to clinch.
Massey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey shoots in but no luck this time.
Ballard instigates a clinch.
Massey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ballard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Massey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ballard prevents it.
Massey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ballard is trying to pull guard but Massey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ballard wants a takedown.
Ballard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Massey smiles and moves away.
Massey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballard is trying to keep Massey in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ballard wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Massey is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballard is pressing down on Massey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Massey dominated that round.
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.
Ballard goes for a double leg but Massey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Massey continues to drive forward.
Ballard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Massey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ballard looks to land a body kick but Massey moved away.
Massey scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Ben Ballard has been cut.
Massey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ballard as he avoids it easily.
Massey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballard can do to turn this around?
Ballard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Massey was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballard.
Ballard fails with the takedown
and Massey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Massey.
Ross Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Ballard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballard avoiding damage as Massey throws knees to the body.
Ballard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ballard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ballard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ballard is trying to pull guard but Massey has him pressed against the cage.
Ballard is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ballard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Massey's brow.
The referee calls for Massey to work.
Massey manages to pull guard.
Massey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Massey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ballard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Massey sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey stopping the sweep attempt from Ballard.
Massey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Massey trying to control but Ballard is working from the bottom.
Massey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Massey seems to be working for a kimura but Ballard defends the submission attempt.
Ballard is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard is trying to control but can't.
Massey is trying to control the action in half guard but Ballard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ballard wants to improve his position but Massey is controlling well.
Massey lands strikes from half guard.
Massey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Massey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ballard!
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.
Massey avoids the attempt from Ballard to control.
Ballard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ballard keeps trying to improve his position.
Massey is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ballard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Massey 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.
Ross Massey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Ballard's cut.
That's time! Massey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Massey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ballard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ballard or perhaps it was just good defense by Massey, which made it look bad.
Massey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ballard defends well and Massey ends up having to push Ballard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Massey is looking to break free of the clinch but Ballard has double underhooks.
Ballard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Massey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ballard is working for takedown but Massey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ross Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Ballard.
Massey is working for takedown but Ballard is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballard is looking for a takedown.
Massey is looking for a takedown.
Massey tries to score a body lock takedown but Ballard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ballard pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ballard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Massey stands and throws Ballard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Massey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Ballard's face as Massey controls the position.
Massey working away.
Ballard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Massey off and has taken his back!
Massey wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballard not allowing Massey to control his hands.
Massey tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Massey tries to lock up and control but Ballard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Massey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ballard stops Massey from getting back to his feet.
Massey actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Massey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ballard.
Ballard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Massey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ballard.
Massey is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Massey scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ballard manages to mount him!
Ballard working for a guillotine from mount but Massey is in no mood to give up.
Ballard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ballard is trying to control here but Massey has managed to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Ballard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Massey 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Massey!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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