PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osgar MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland The Brave (Leonidas). 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.

MacGregor
vs
Ballswick

171 cm
34
152 lbs
28 - 16 - 0

175 cm
37
157 lbs
24 - 34 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osgar MacGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 34 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGregor misses with the combination.
Ballswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGregor manages to avoid it.
MacGregor lands a really nice looking cross but Ballswick seems unphased.
MacGregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ballswick throws a right hand that misses
and MacGregor counters with a leg kick.
Osgar MacGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGregor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Ballswick is just out of range.
A jab from Ballswick finds it's way through MacGregor's defenses.
Ballswick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacGregor's head.
MacGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ballswick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballswick lands a jab to MacGregor's midsection.
Ballswick lands an overhand right.
Ballswick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGregor moves away.
Ballswick misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick misses with a wild body shot.
Ballswick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Ballswick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacGregor's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ballswick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ballswick trying to control but MacGregor is working from the bottom.

MacGregor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ballswick trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hellson Ballswick hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ballswick blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballswick misses the target.
MacGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Ballswick scores with a jab.
Osgar MacGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballswick scores with a jab.
Ballswick throws a body punch but MacGregor moves out of range.
Ballswick looks to throw the jab but MacGregor is out of range.
MacGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
Ballswick checks a leg kick.
Ballswick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ballswick throws a series of punches but MacGregor moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by MacGregor as he connects with a hook.
MacGregor misses with a left hand
and Ballswick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ballswick moves away from the strike by MacGregor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ballswick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ballswick tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGregor is retaining full guard.
MacGregor wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGregor pulls Ballswick in to control the position.
MacGregor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ballswick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGregor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
MacGregor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ballswick wants to control from the top but MacGregor keeps moving.
My spies in Sheep Shaggers of Aberdeen inform me that Ballswick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ballswick slips a straight right by MacGregor.
MacGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballswick jabs at MacGregor's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from MacGregor. No joy for Ballswick on that attempt.
Ballswick scores with a jab. MacGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

MacGregor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballswick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh MacGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballswick throws out a loose jab but MacGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ballswick.
Ballswick is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacGregor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacGregor slips a jab from Ballswick.
Ballswick misses with a hook.
MacGregor moves away from the strike by Ballswick.
Ballswick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacGregor.
MacGregor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ballswick lands with a right and another and another! MacGregor is in big trouble! Ballswick lands again and this time it's lights out for MacGregor! A quality knockout there for Ballswick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hellson Ballswick!
Hellson Ballswick really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.