PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (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.

Jackson
vs
Ballswick

187 cm
25
177 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

175 cm
26
175 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[WAaO]MADE IN GERMANY

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 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Duane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson jabs Ballswick right on the nose. Ballswick blinks but takes it well.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Ballswick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Ballswick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ballswick scores with a jab.

Ballswick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson won't allow Ballswick to pass to mount.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson trying to hold on to Ballswick's head to control him but Ballswick postures up.
Ballswick wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Ballswick controlling the action here.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hellson Ballswick has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ballswick.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses

and Ballswick counters by clinching up.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Ballswick is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Ballswick prevents a body shot from Jackson.

Ballswick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ballswick gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Ballswick is controlling well.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Ballswick from advancing position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Ballswick has control of the leg.
Ballswick is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Ballswick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ballswick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Ballswick is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ballswick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ballswick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ballswick goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Ballswick's guard.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ballswick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Ballswick's legs - danger averted.
Ballswick looking to control.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Ballswick is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ballswick looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.

Ballswick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.

Ballswick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Ballswick's brow.
Ballswick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballswick is retaining full guard.
Ballswick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ballswick keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ballswick looking to control.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ballswick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Ballswick's legs - danger averted.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ballswick's head.

Ballswick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ballswick keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hellson Ballswick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ballswick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballswick throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ballswick to score with a decent uppercut.
Ballswick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ballswick swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ballswick moves out of range.

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Ballswick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ballswick drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Ballswick off! Ballswick jumps back into Jackson's guard.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ballswick thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick wants to get up but he can't break Jackson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson is trying to keep Ballswick in close.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ballswick from controlling successfully.
Jackson wants to control the position but Ballswick says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ballswick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jackson hang on?

That's two 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 working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Ballswick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ballswick is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson trying to control but Ballswick is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ballswick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Ballswick keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ballswick looks like he's trying to stand up.

Ballswick makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ballswick is breathing heavily.
Ballswick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballswick throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Hellson Ballswick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballswick misses with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut

and Ballswick counters with a takedown into side control.

Ballswick decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ballswick throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballswick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ballswick avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hellson Ballswick 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!

Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses

and Ballswick counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
Ballswick forces his way into half guard.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Ballswick is controlling well.
Ballswick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Ballswick throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jackson is staying active underneath Ballswick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ballswick!
Jackson avoids the attempt from Ballswick to control.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hellson Ballswick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ballswick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson breaks from Ballswick's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ballswick tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Ballswick is in trouble!

Ballswick is rocked!
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Ballswick is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballswick wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Ballswick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jackson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ballswick manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ballswick seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson laying and praying for a moment but Ballswick takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ballswick tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Ballswick won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.

Ballswick looking for submissions off his back.
Ballswick is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ballswick is trying to control but Jackson passes into side control!
Ballswick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is keen to just control but Ballswick is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Ballswick is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ballswick actively working from the bottom here.
Ballswick is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballswick is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ballswick avoid being mounted?
Jackson wants to control but Ballswick is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ballswick 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Hellson Ballswick!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Hellson Ballswick!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Hellson Ballswick!

Hellson Ballswick wins by unanimous decision!