PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yevgeni Byevgeni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Hearst Helmsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helmsley has chosen hhh as his entrance music. Yevgeni Byevgeni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Byevgeni
vs
Hearst Helmsley

194 cm
18
288 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

197 cm
19
286 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yevgeni Byevgeni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hunter Hearst Helmsley!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Helmsley moves into range and clinches up with Byevgeni.
Byevgeni is trying to force a seperation but Helmsley has the dominant position.
Byevgeni is trying to break the clinch but Helmsley has him pressed against the cage.
Byevgeni taking a breather.
Helmsley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Byevgeni gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Byevgeni trying to land knees to the body.

Helmsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helmsley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byevgeni pinned against the cage. Byevgeni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yevgeni Byevgeni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Helmsley has managed to clinch.
Helmsley has had enough of the clinch but Byevgeni keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byevgeni walks away with a smile on his face. Helmsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yevgeni Byevgeni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
Byevgeni tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helmsley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Byevgeni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Helmsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Helmsley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Byevgeni pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmsley shoots in for a takedown but Byevgeni shows good takedown defense.
Helmsley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byevgeni but Byevgeni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Helmsley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byevgeni pinned against the cage. Byevgeni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Helmsley looks for a takedown but Byevgeni sprawls well.
Helmsley looks gassed!
Byevgeni changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helmsley tries to avoid it but Byevgeni manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helmsley to the ground. Helmsley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Byevgeni closes the distance and clinches.
Byevgeni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Helmsley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Helmsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byevgeni walks away with a smile on his face. Helmsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Byevgeni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Helmsley counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byevgeni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helmsley walks away with a smile on his face. Byevgeni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Helmsley throws a sloppy head kick and Byevgeni moves out of range easily.
Helmsley avoids a kick to the body.
Helmsley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byevgeni tries to close the distance and clinch but Helmsley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Byevgeni misses with a takedown attempt

and Helmsley counters with a single leg into guard. Byevgeni didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helmsley postures up.
Byevgeni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helmsley on the ground.
Byevgeni 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byevgeni looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Byevgeni isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Helmsley stacks Byevgeni on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Helmsley!
Helmsley cracks Byevgeni with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Helmsley advances to mount.
Byevgeni tries to control the position but Helmsley now has his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmsley biding his time, controlling Byevgeni.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byevgeni has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Helmsley is not going to allow Byevgeni to sit and survive in this position.
What can Byevgeni do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Byevgeni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Helmsley is doing well to control the position and prevent Byevgeni from advancing to side control.
Byevgeni wants to control but Helmsley is keeping him busy.
Helmsley is controlling Byevgeni's trapped leg to prevent Byevgeni from advancing to side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Helmsley misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byevgeni wants to free his trapped foot but Helmsley is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Helmsley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helmsley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Byevgeni as he avoids it easily.
Byevgeni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Helmsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byevgeni with a lazy takedown attempt

and Helmsley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Byevgeni's guard now.
Helmsley is breathing heavily.
Helmsley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Helmsley stands up over Byevgeni, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Helmsley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byevgeni controls Helmsley momentarily but Helmsley frees himself.
Byevgeni looking for a sweep. Not yet Byevgeni, not yet.
Helmsley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Helmsley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Byevgeni throws a one two combo.

It looks like Hunter Hearst Helmsley has been cut.

Byevgeni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Byevgeni has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Helmsley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Byevgeni.
Byevgeni wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Helmsley cracks Byevgeni with a big elbow.
Byevgeni bucks up and tries to throw Helmsley off but instead Helmsley has got his back!

Helmsley has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Byevgeni is in real trouble here. Helmsley gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Byevgeni is tapping out! Helmsley wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hunter Hearst Helmsley!