PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ball
vs
Robinson

195 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
226 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Robinson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ball closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ball prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Ball is controlling the pace.
Ball tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ball wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Ball throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson tries to kick Ball off but Ball keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robinson is staying active underneath Ball, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Ball counters with a straight right hand.
Ball lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robinson backs up against the cage.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ball counters with a left to the body.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense.
Jack Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Robinson.
Good leg kick by Ball there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ball counters by moving into the clinch.
Ball effectively controlling the action here.
Ball is trying to break free.
Ball is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ball down to the mat. Ball avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ball lunges at Robinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robinson's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ball counters with a nice body shot.
Ball moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ball is stalling here.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ball.
Robinson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ball shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robinson keeps control of Ball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ball wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Ball is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Ball.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ball as Robinson tries to tie him up.
Ball avoiding damage.
Ball lands a right hand.
Robinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ball pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ball stalling the fight.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ball working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Ball breaks the clinch.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Ball circles away easily
enabling Ball to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Ball counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Ball tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball stalls.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ball's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robinson shoots and misses

and Ball counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ball.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
Ball content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
Ball pushes Robinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ball wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ball lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robinson has Ball pressed against the cage, preventing Ball from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Ball.

Ball pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ball scores with a body shot.
Ball shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ball looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson shoots and misses

and Ball moves into the clinch.
Ball holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ball lands a body punch in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Robinson.
Ball is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Ball avoids it well.
Dwayne Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Ball clinches up against the cage.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
Robinson tries to clinch but Ball moves away
and Ball counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ball ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson tries to clinch but Ball moves away
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ball throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.

Ball scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Robinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ball on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ball tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson controlling the pace.
Robinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ball!
Robinson fails to move to back control.

Robinson is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to clinch but Ball moves away
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ball scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed
and Ball counters with a straight right hand.

Ball clinches.
Ball taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ball wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ball lands a right hand.
Robinson trying to stall but Ball improves his position.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ball dominated that second round.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Robinson tries to clinch
and Ball counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Ball.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ball counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Ball connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Ball counter with a right hand.
Ball looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.

Ball has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking to stall.
Ball presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ball displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robinson up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ball.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Robinson.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ball for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Robinson keeps control of Ball as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Robinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ball prevents it.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Ball - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two 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.
Ball is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ball avoids the damage to the body.
Ball is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
Ball working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Ball as the two fighters clinch.
Ball leaning against his opponent.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ball avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Ball manages to get underhooks.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson goes for a takedown attempt but Ball pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Ball shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ball can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ball.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ball trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Ball swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Robinson is now in Ball's guard. A big mistake from Ball there, giving up the dominant position!
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dwayne Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson thows a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ball has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ball!