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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonah Roncesvalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roncesvalles comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. Jonah Roncesvalles looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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148 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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157 lbs
22 - 34 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonah Roncesvalles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 34 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballswick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roncesvalles looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ballswick postures up in Roncesvalles's guard and throws a big left but Roncesvalles blocks it.
Ballswick is pushing down on Roncesvalles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roncesvalles is fighting to maintain full guard but Ballswick has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ballswick is working for a submission of some sort.
Ballswick works his way into side control.
Ballswick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ballswick is staying tight to Roncesvalles's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roncesvalles is not content to let Ballswick control the position.
Roncesvalles taking a bit of punishment here - Ballswick scoring with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Ballswick stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballswick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roncesvalles tries to buck Ballswick off but Ballswick is having none of it.
Roncesvalles struggling a bit here.
Ballswick staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roncesvalles is trying to escape the position but Ballswick is controlling the position.
Ballswick wants to control but Roncesvalles is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roncesvalles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ballswick controlling the position.
Ballswick tries for a kimura but Roncesvalles is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballswick wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roncesvalles, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellson Ballswick 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.
Roncesvalles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ballswick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roncesvalles is fending him off so far but Ballswick persists. Nope, Roncesvalles circles away and we're back to standing.
Hellson Ballswick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roncesvalles tries to move into range but Ballswick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ballswick swings for the body but Roncesvalles moves out of range.
Roncesvalles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ballswick sprawls well initially but Roncesvalles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ballswick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roncesvalles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roncesvalles's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good control from Ballswick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Ballswick has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ballswick working for a choke but Roncesvalles is defending well.
Ballswick slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ballswick's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ballswick is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Roncesvalles. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ballswick scores with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballswick is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Roncesvalles taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ballswick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hellson Ballswick!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hellson Ballswick thanked Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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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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