PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Helix (ranked 124 p4p, 732 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 11 p4p, 52 weight class). Bryce Helix has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Helix
vs
Jackson

167 cm
30
140
21 - 13 - 0

155 cm
30
133
15 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

Conquer
Conviction

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NARCOS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix lands with a cross.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Helix slips the punch.
As Jackson backs away, Helix returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helix throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Helix avoids a kick to the body.
Helix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helix shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Helix defends it well.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Helix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Helix sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Helix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson moves out of range as Helix strikes.
Helix gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Helix's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helix looking for a sweep. Not yet Helix, not yet.
Helix controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Helix's legs - danger averted.
Helix managing to control the position.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Helix's head.
Helix has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Jackson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Helix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to ground and pound but Helix uses the momentary lack of control by Jackson to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Jackson working over Helix with some ground and pound. Helix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Helix dodges it nicely.
Jackson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Helix is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helix avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Helix taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Helix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Helix is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Helix trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Helix is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helix.
Jackson wants to sweep but Helix has passed to side control!
Check out the look on Helix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Helix lands a nice short elbow.
Helix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Helix has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A slow jab from Helix misses its intended target.
Helix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Helix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Helix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson scores with a jab. Helix acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Helix seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helix.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Helix is out of range.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix misses with the body kick

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Helix wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Helix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson working Helix over with strikes.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Helix's head.
Helix gets back to full guard.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helix is on top in guard.

Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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 looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Helix wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Helix is defending well.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Helix's hands, connecting with Helix's forehead.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Helix's hands, connecting with Helix's forehead.
Jackson winds up and cracks Helix with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Helix wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Helix's head.
Jackson throwing shots but Helix is blocking nicely.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Helix gets back to full guard.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Helix is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix is trying to improve his position.
Jackson throwing strikes but Helix manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Helix taking a break here but Jackson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Helix trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Helix has control of the leg.
Jackson keeping hold of Helix's head, controlling as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Helix looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bryce Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a jab to Helix's midsection.
Helix scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Helix.
Nick Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helix chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Helix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson thumps Helix with a low kick.

Helix looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Helix drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Helix slips an elbow through the middle.
Helix stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Helix distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Helix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson won't allow Helix to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson won't allow Helix to sweep him here.
Jackson pushes down on Helix's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Helix has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Helix gets full guard.
Helix bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.

Jackson seems keen to control Helix's posture.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nick Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Helix stops Jackson from standing up.
Jackson controls Helix momentarily but Helix frees himself.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Helix controlling him for the moment.
Helix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Helix scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Helix is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Helix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Helix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helix slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson moves out of range as Helix throws a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helix looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson pushes Helix away with a front kick.
Helix misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bryce Helix.
Well Jackson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
An out of breath Nick Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.