PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hex Hellson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Kalizhnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kalizhnikov
vs
Hellson

175 cm
20
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
191 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Crippler's Corner

Crippler's Corner
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kalizhnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hex Hellson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kalizhnikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kalizhnikov.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hellson wants to stand but Kalizhnikov is controlling the position.

Kalizhnikov has gone for a leg lock! Hellson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kalizhnikov's guard.

Kalizhnikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hellson passes into side control.
Hellson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalizhnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Hellson decides to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalizhnikov.
Hellson wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hellson is looking to clinch but Kalizhnikov is avoiding it.
Hellson tries to clinch but Kalizhnikov moves out of range.
Hex Hellson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hellson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hellson stops a takedown attempt from Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov wants to take the fight to the mat but Hellson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kalizhnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Hellson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees to the body from Hellson.
Hellson working Kalizhnikov over with knees to the body.
Kalizhnikov is breathing heavily.
Hellson lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Harry Kalizhnikov has been cut.
Kalizhnikov takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Hellson.
Hellson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hellson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kalizhnikov's face.
Hellson effectively controlling the action here.
Hellson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalizhnikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hellson stalling the fight.
Hellson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kalizhnikov letting Hellson take a breather here.
A knee to the head by Hellson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hellson obliges.
Kalizhnikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hellson'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hex Hellson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hellson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hellson moves into the clinch.
Hellson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hellson has Kalizhnikov pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hellson obliges.
Hellson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalizhnikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hellson lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov is working for takedown but Hellson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hellson lands a knee to the head.
Hellson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hellson avoiding damage.
Hellson lands a knee to the head.
Hellson is struggling to control the position.
Hellson scores with a shot to the side of Kalizhnikov's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hellson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hellson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalizhnikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellson landing knees to the head.
Hellson misses with a knee strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hellson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalizhnikov is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hex Hellson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Kalizhnikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kalizhnikov fails to land the takedown.
Kalizhnikov misses with a body shot

and Hellson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hellson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Kalizhnikov jumps guard.
Hellson is looking to stand up but Kalizhnikov won't let him.

Hellson stands and steps away. Kalizhnikov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kalizhnikov fails with the takedown.
Hellson wants to clinch up but Kalizhnikov keeps it at a distance.

Hellson drives through and clinches with Kalizhnikov against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hellson connects with a knee to the head.
Hellson with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellson just leaning against Kalizhnikov, taking a breather.
Hellson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kalizhnikov letting Hellson take a breather here.
Hellson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hellson connects with a knee to the head.
Hellson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kalizhnikov up against the cage.
Hellson with a knee to the head.
Hellson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hellson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Hellson.
Kalizhnikov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hellson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kalizhnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellson lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Kalizhnikov jumps guard.
Hellson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kalizhnikov's guard.

Kalizhnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kalizhnikov looking for subs off his back but Hellson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hellson tries to stand and escape but Kalizhnikov is controlling the position.
Kalizhnikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov is looking for a sweep. Hellson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hellson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kalizhnikov.

Hellson stands up from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hex Hellson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalizhnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellson.
Hellson tries to clinch but Kalizhnikov moves out of range.
Kalizhnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hex Hellson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Kalizhnikov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hellson looks to clinch
and Kalizhnikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hex Hellson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellson tries to move into range but Kalizhnikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hellson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalizhnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hellson moves into the clinch.
Hellson is pushing Kalizhnikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kalizhnikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalizhnikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hellson prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hellson.
Hellson with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hellson with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hellson.
Hellson connects with a knee to the head.
Hellson with a knee to the head.
Hellson lands a nice knee to the body.
Hellson working Kalizhnikov over with knees to the body.
Hellson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalizhnikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hellson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kalizhnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalizhnikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hellson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalizhnikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kalizhnikov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hellson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hellson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kalizhnikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hellson after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellson connects with a knee to the head.
Kalizhnikov is working for takedown but Hellson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hellson slows down the pace here.
Hellson lands a knee to the body.
Kalizhnikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hellson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hellson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hellson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalizhnikov's defenses.
Kalizhnikov has Hellson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hellson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hellson connects with a knee to the head.
Hellson looking to stall.
Kalizhnikov tries to pull guard but Hellson won't allow it.
Hellson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Hellson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hellson tries to stall but Kalizhnikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hellson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hex Hellson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hellson stops a takedown attempt from Kalizhnikov.
Hellson is stalling here.
Kalizhnikov is working for takedown but Hellson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hellson landing knees to the head.
Kalizhnikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Hellson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hellson.
Hellson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kalizhnikov jumps guard but Hellson stands there with Kalizhnikov around his waist. Kalizhnikov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hellson connects with a knee to the head.
Hellson stops a takedown attempt from Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellson lands an uppercut.
Hellson is pressed up against the cage. Kalizhnikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hellson down to the mat. Hellson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kalizhnikov misses with a looping left.
A combination from Kalizhnikov does no damage.
Hellson tries to clinch but Kalizhnikov is having none of it.

Hellson has managed to clinch.
Kalizhnikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hellson misses with a knee to the head.
Hellson tries a knee to the head but Kalizhnikov blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellson misses with a knee strike.
Kalizhnikov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hellson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hellson connects with a knee to the head.
Harry Kalizhnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalizhnikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hellson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hex Hellson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hellson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Hex Hellson!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Hex Hellson!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Hex Hellson!

Hex Hellson wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Hex Hellson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want to thank all of my fans my sponsors Crippler's Corner and Kobra Clothing Inc I will get better and i will get that title Thank you '.