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Event:
UCF 20: Nice v Chuck
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Weaver dives in and scores a takedown into Ball's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Weaver postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ball is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weaver, into his guard. #REVR#
Ball wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ball defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver pulls Ball in close to his closed guard and prevents Ball from doing any damage or advancing position.
Weaver is trying to control the position but Ball postures up. #T1#
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.
Weaver pulls Ball in close to prevent any damage.
Ball wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Ball looking to sit in guard and control but Weaver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ball seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball has his hands on Weaver's head, controlling the position.
Ball is trying to keep Weaver in close.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ball utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball is trying to keep Weaver in close.
#T3#
Weaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weaver scoring with some ground and pound.
Ball looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weaver is one step ahead there.
Weaver cracks Ball with a solid left hand.
Weaver looking to pass the guard.
Weaver is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weaver stands and throws Ball's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Weaver trying to control the position but Ball is working away.
Weaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weaver lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Weaver swings around for an armbar but Ball sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Weaver's guard.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.
Ball is looking to work some ground and pound but Weaver has wrist control.
Ball has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weaver is trying to control the position but Ball postures up.
Weaver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Weaver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Ball takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ball will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weaver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weaver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ball shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ball napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Who's going to make the next move?
Weaver in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ball is trying to buck Weaver off.#SUB2#
Weaver tries for a kimura but Ball is defending well. #T1#
Ball is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Weaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Weaver scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver is working Ball over with some ground and pound from side control.
Weaver creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Weaver working the ground and pound.
Ball struggling a bit here.
Ball is looking to regain half guard here but Weaver keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Ball wants to control but Weaver postures up.#SUB2#
Weaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ball stops Weaver from passing to mount.
Ball is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Weaver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ball has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Weaver goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ball rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weaver's guard! Nice work there by Ball! #T3#
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Weaver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Weaver has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Weaver is looking to sweep but instead, Ball has passed into half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ball trying to pass the guard but Weaver defending well.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Weaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Weaver wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
Ball is looking to stall here but Weaver recovers full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weaver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ball has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaman Weaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Ball gets caught napping as Weaver dives in and scores a takedown. Ball manages to retain guard.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Weaver passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Weaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Weaver tries to pass to full mount but Ball defends it.
Ball controlling the position for now.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver is keen to just control but Ball is a slippery customer.
Weaver is thwarting Ball's attempts to control the position.
Weaver scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Ball trying to control but Weaver postures up.
Weaver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ball trying to control here.
Weaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ball keeps working.
Weaver wants to pass to mount but Ball is defending the position.
Weaver is trying to control. Ball wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shaman Weaver has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Weaver trying to mount his opponent but Ball defends it. #SUB2#
Weaver trying to work for an americana but Ball has managed to regain full guard.
#T3#
Ball is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weaver is controlling him.
Ball strikes from his own guard.
Weaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Weaver lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Weaver stands up over Ball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ball trying to control the position.
Weaver preventing the sweep.
Weaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Ball keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ball is controlling Weaver's posture.
Weaver lands a couple of digs.
Ball wants to sweep but no luck.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weaver 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.
Weaver cracks Ball with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kirsnick Khari Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Ball throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaman Weaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weaver 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaman Weaver!
A very excited looking Shaman Weaver made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UCF 6: Catawanee v Nice
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
De La Ghetto shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ball is trying to defend but De La Ghetto finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De La Ghetto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
De La Ghetto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De La Ghetto blocks the strikes from Ball.
Ball throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
De La Ghetto winds up and cracks Ball with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ball wants to control but De La Ghetto is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De La Ghetto seems to be working for a kimura but Ball defends the submission attempt.
De La Ghetto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1##SUB#
Ball looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De La Ghetto wants to free his trapped foot but Ball is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ball trying to control here.
Ball wants to improve his position but De La Ghetto is controlling well.
De La Ghetto wants to free his trapped foot but Ball is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De La Ghetto wants to take a breather but Ball is having none of it. #SUB2#
De La Ghetto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ball tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from De La Ghetto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael De La Ghetto!
A very excited looking Raphael De La Ghetto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
UCF 2: Clark v Skwat
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chilling swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Chilling gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ball to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Chilling working for submissions but it's allowed Ball to get to half guard.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Chilling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chilling!
Chilling wants to hold on but Ball pushes him away.
Chilling is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Chilling tries to hold on but Ball pushes him away.
Chilling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chilling is controlling Ball's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ball prevents Chilling from improving his position.
Ball is keen to just control but Chilling is a slippery customer.
Chilling manages to get to full guard.
Ball wants to control from the top but Chilling keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chilling controlling Ball's posture.
Ball must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chilling looking for subs off his back but Ball has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Chilling actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Chilling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ball's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ball's back!
Ball wants to escape the position.
Ball trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Chilling.#SUB#
Ball showing good submission defense here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ball is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Chilling off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4##SUB#
Chilling looking for the choke but no joy.
Chilling trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Chilling working for a choke but Ball is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bing Chilling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chilling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chilling checks a low kick from Ball.
Ball closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chilling counters with a left and a right that stings Ball. #CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
Chilling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Ball successfully pulls guard.
Chilling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ball is trying to keep Chilling in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chilling trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ball is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chilling wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Ball is trying to control the position but Chilling postures up.
Chilling looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bing Chilling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ball looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Chilling with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Chilling tries to sprawl but Ball drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Ball stalling away here and it's allowed Chilling to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Chilling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ball gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chilling can't keep his opponent in guard - Ball advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Chilling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ball pulls his head out easily.
Ball wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chilling keeps working. #T3#
Ball looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chilling trying to control here.
#SUB#
Chilling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ball pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chilling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chilling keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chilling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ball is fighting to break Chilling's control of his arms but Chilling is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Ball stands and steps away. Chilling gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball tries to clinch but Chilling is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirsnick Khari Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Ball wants to clinch up but Chilling keeps it at a distance.
Ball tries to clinch but Chilling is having none of it.
Chilling is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ball.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Chilling moves out of range easily.
Ball tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chilling lands a body shot.
Ball throws a head kick but Chilling moves out of range.
Chilling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ball as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball misses with a low kick.
Chilling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Ball fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chilling to the ground. Ball is now in Chilling's guard.
Ball throws a big right hand that misses.
Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Chilling wants to sweep here but Ball controlling him for the moment.
Ball trying to control but Chilling is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ball got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chilling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ball has managed to get both his arms back between Chilling's legs - danger averted.
Chilling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ball showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ball stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chilling swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Ball has gone for a leg lock! Chilling slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ball's guard.#REVR#
Chilling looking to pass the guard.
Chilling preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Chilling drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ball looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ball looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ball! #REVB##T3#
Ball trying to control the action but Chilling is working from the bottom.
Ball advances to full mount.
Chilling is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
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.#SU2#
Ball is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Chilling swats away the attempt to clinch by Ball.#TD2#
Ball manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chilling on his heels. He'll look to pass Chilling's guard now, I'm sure.
Ball wanted to stand there but Chilling had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chilling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirsnick Khari Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirsnick Khari Ball! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 22
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ball pinned against the cage. Ball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ball tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Ball forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Ball throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ball tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ball has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson throws Ball to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ball fails to land the takedown.
Charles Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball.#T1##CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ball, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Ball pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson stays in close to Ball's body and controls the position. #SU#
Jackson gets to his feet - Ball follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ball has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is pushing Ball up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Ball blocks a body shot from Jackson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ball fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Ball breaks from the clinch.
Ball's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ball duly obliges. #CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ball blocks the elbow strike.
Ball has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Ball is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ball has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirsnick Khari Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ball shoots in.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ball swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ball.
Ball darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Ball into the cage. #T4##CL2#
Ball has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Ball blocks with his arms.
Ball leaning against his opponent.
Ball tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ball blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Jackson will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Ball shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Ball throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Ball and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Ball forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ball has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ball pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ball is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #T2#
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.
Ball looking for a sweep. Not yet Ball, not yet.
Ball not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Jackson stands up and waves to Ball to follow him. #CL2#
Ball clinches with his opponent.
Ball jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Ball around his waist. Ball gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charles Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirsnick Khari Ball.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Ball forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ball is defending well.#T3#
Ball tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Ball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Ball shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Ball works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Jackson has been cut.
Ball shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ball's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Ball tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Ball manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Ball fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Ball'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!
Jackson wants to control from the top but Ball keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ball's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirsnick Khari Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ball fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ball blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ball closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Ball getting side control.
Ball is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Ball is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controlling the position for now.#T1#
Ball is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ball prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson wants to control but Ball is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Jackson forces Ball back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2##SU2#
Ball gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Ball pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ball moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson tries to break free but Ball pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ball drags the fight down to the ground.
Jackson being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Ball working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ball seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Ball is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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.
Jackson trying to control but Ball is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ball looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirsnick Khari Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirsnick Khari Ball! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 16
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
McGriff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ball shoots and misses
and McGriff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A shot to the body from McGriff misses #CL#
and Ball moves into the clinch.
McGriff leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from McGriff.
McGriff is working Ball over against the cage.
McGriff lands with a left to the head.
McGriff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGriff.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGriff - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGriff has Ball pressed against the cage.
McGriff lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
McGriff gets through Ball's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McGriff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGriff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGriff lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Ball tries to pull guard but McGriff won't allow it.
McGriff lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGriff.
Ball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGriff has him pressed against the cage.
McGriff lands with a left to the head.
McGriff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGriff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Ball is rocked!
McGriff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Ball is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGriff misses with some punches.
McGriff is working Ball over against the cage.
Ball seems to have got his legs back now.
Ball creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ball is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGriff lands with a right to the head.
McGriff creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ball's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ball drops to his knees and McGriff pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doofy McGriff! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 11
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ball! But no joy.
Franklin tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range.
Franklin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ball tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Ball scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2#
Ball postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Franklin to stand up. #TD2#
Ball shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ball was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Ball tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ball has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball trying to control the position but Franklin is working away. #SU2#
Ball decides to stand back up. #T1##TD2#
Ball shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ball showed some decent athleticism there.
Franklin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ball is looking to advance position but Franklin won't allow it.
Franklin punching from the bottom.
Ball works his way into full mount!
Franklin is looking to improve his position but Ball isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Franklin tries to hold on but Ball pushes him away.
Ball wants to control the pace but Franklin is squirming around nicely.
Franklin is desperately trying to improve his position but Ball has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Franklin really wants to buck Ball off and get back to his feet.
Franklin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Franklin is trying to stand.
Franklin tries to hold on but Ball pushes him away.
Franklin working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ball looking to control but Franklin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ball throwing strikes here but Franklin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
Ball is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Franklin is surviving well by controlling Ball's body position as best he can. #ES#
Franklin bucks up and throws Ball to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirsnick Khari Ball dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Ball pushes Franklin up against the cage in a clinch.
Franklin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franklin takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Franklin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Ball has picked Franklin up - he's going for a ride! Ball dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Franklin trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ball is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball is trying to control. Franklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Ball trying to mount his opponent but Franklin defends it.
Kirsnick Khari Ball has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ball wants to take a breather but Franklin is having none of it. #SU2#
Ball gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Franklin blocks a head kick by Ball.
Franklin has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Ball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Franklin.
#CL2#
Ball forces Franklin back against the cage and clinches.
Franklin tries to break the clinch but Ball is controlling the position. #TD2#
Ball pulls guard. #T2#
Franklin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Ball looking for a guillotine here but Franklin defends easily.
Franklin wants to pass the guard but Ball is keeping the position.
Franklin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ball is proving hard to escape from.
Franklin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ball is retaining full guard. #T3##ES2#
Ball manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ball pushes Franklin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball. #BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Franklin throws a hook but Ball avoids it easily.
No joy there for Franklin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ball smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ball takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Franklin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ball throws a fast counter high kick but Franklin manages to duck under it in time.
Franklin throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ball walks into a stiff left hand from Franklin.#CL2#
Ball rushes Franklin and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Ball gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Franklin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ball trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin wants to get back to his feet but Ball is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ball throwing strikes but missing. #SU2#
Ball stands up and waves to Franklin to follow him.
Franklin throws an off balance right hand
and Ball counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirsnick Khari Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Franklin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Franklin gets tackled into the cage by Ball. Ball maintains the clinch.
Franklin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ball after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Ball manages to break the clinch.
Franklin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ball is just out of range.#TD2#
Ball darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Franklin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ball is on him like a limpet, forcing Franklin back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ball wants the takedown. Franklin is fighting it off but Ball persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Franklin's guard against the cage.
Franklin pushes Ball off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!#TD2#
Ball scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Ball wants to pass to mount but Franklin is defending the position.
Franklin trying to control but Ball postures up.
Ball thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Ball missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU2#
Ball escapes and gets back to his feet.
Franklin is looking to land body kicks.
Franklin doesn't manage to clinch there - Ball circles away.
Ball tries a head kick but it misses.
Poor Franklin is winning the standup battle so far.
Franklin looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range. #T2#
A jab from Franklin misses.
Franklin is looking to clinch.
Franklin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ball.
Franklin fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ball rushes Franklin and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ball closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Ball clinches up with Franklin and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball scores with a head kick.
Poor Franklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ball closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Ball turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Ball is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Franklin has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Franklin is trying to improve his position.
What's Franklin going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ball lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
An elbow from Ball crashes against the mat.
#SU2#
Ball stands up and beckons Franklin to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ball.
Poor Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ball avoids the body shot from Franklin.
Franklin tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Ball moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ball gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Franklin kicks Ball off and gets back to his feet.
Franklin fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Ball rushes Franklin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirsnick Khari Ball is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Ball throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Franklin was covering up waiting for the punch and Ball finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kirsnick Khari Ball.
I've got Ball winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirsnick Khari Ball! |
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