PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Helm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Helm comes to the cage accompanied by Spazzin - Gary Podunk. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Helm
vs
yu

190 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Atlantis
Island Xtreme Fight-Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Helm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dong yu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
yu shoots in looking for a takedown but Helm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing yu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Helm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but yu manages to avoid it.
Helm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
yu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helm lands a nice looking body shot.
yu throws an overhand right that lands on Helm's shoulder, as Helm tries to avoid the shot.
Helm slips under a jab from yu.
yu throws a low kick but Helm avoids it.
Helm ducks under a wild hook from yu.
yu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Helm's waist but Helm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing yu off to one side.
yu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James Helm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong yu.
Helm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from yu.
A jab from Helm does it's job there.
yu tries for a takedown but Helm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dong yu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helm throws an overhand right that lands on yu's shoulder, as yu tries to avoid the shot.
yu throws an overhand right that lands on Helm's shoulder, as Helm tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Helm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helm lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Helm finds it's target.
yu throws out a loose jab but Helm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helm throws a big shot that misses.
Helm misses with a body shot.
Helm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from yu.
yu fails with a takedown attempt.
Helm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and yu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
yu throws a lazy right hand but Helm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
yu darts in looking for a takedown but Helm gets double underhooks and turns yu into the cage.
yu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Helm is defending well.

Helm breaks the clinch.
Helm moves out of range of the leg kick from yu.
Helm stuffs the takedown.
yu looks winded!
A swing and a miss from Helm.
A slow jab from Helm misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helm looks to land a left hand but yu moved out of range nicely.
Helm takes a swing at yu's ribcage but misses.
Helm throws a hook but yu avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
yu slips a jab from Helm.
Helm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but yu was well out of range. Poor timing from Helm.
Helm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Helm wants it to stay on the feet.
Helm cracks yu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Helm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as yu throws out the jab.
Helm moves away from the strike by yu.
Helm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract yu.
James Helm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Helm.
yu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Helm throws a body punch but yu moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Helm dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helm.
yu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helm misses with a hook. yu ducked under it nicely.
yu throws out a loose jab but Helm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Helm throws a body punch but yu moves out of range.
yu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
yu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
yu misses with a hook. Helm ducked under it nicely.
yu misses with an uppercut. Helm saw that one coming.
Helm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from yu.
yu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by yu.
yu connects with a nice looking jab.
Helm scores with the left hand. yu knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
yu throws a lazy right hand but Helm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helm lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from yu.
yu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helm but Helm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
yu misses with an uppercut.
yu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Helm tests yu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Helm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
yu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Helm misses with a wild body shot.
Helm clobbers yu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
yu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
yu staying out of range there.
yu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helm misses with a wild body shot.
Helm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but yu was well out of range. Poor timing from Helm.
yu ducks under a wild hook from Helm.
Helm misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Helm misses its intended target.
A jab from yu misses.
yu throws a low kick but Helm moves out of range easily.
Helm moves forwards but yu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
yu slips under a jab from Helm.
James Helm is winning the standup battle so far.
yu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
yu fails with the takedown.
yu shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Helm dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

yu closes the distance and clinches up with Helm, looking for a takedown. yu pushes Helm against the cage but Helm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
yu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Helm punishes yu's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helm.
yu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helm, as that shot connected.
A jab from yu misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helm.
Helm moves out of range of the strikes.
yu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Helm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten yu somewhat.
James Helm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong yu.
Helm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from yu.
Helm scores with the left hand. yu knows he should have avoided that one.
yu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
yu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
yu shoots in for a double leg but Helm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Helm jabs yu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
yu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Helm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
yu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Helm lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Helm.
Helm throws a shot from downtown. yu moves away and avoids it.
Helm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but yu manages to avoid it.
yu fails to land the takedown.
Helm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
yu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helm.
Helm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helm lands a nice shot that snaps yu's head back.
Helm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from yu.
Helm looks to score with a jab to the body but yu is just out of range.
Helm jabs yu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
yu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed yu momentarily.
Helm throws a lazy right hand but yu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helm ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
yu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helm.
Helm throws a shot from downtown. yu moves away and avoids it.
Helm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by yu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Helm clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

yu shoots in looking for a takedown but Helm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing yu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Helm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helm throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Helm misses its intended target.
Helm misses with a wild body shot.
Helm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
yu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Helm sprawls well. Helm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. yu gets slowly back to his feet.
Helm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that yu can do to turn this around?
Helm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from yu.
The fighters circling - yu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
yu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James Helm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong yu.
yu throws a hook to the side of Helm's head but Helm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helm throws a hook but yu blocks it.
yu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Helm finds it's way round the side to connect with yu's head.
Helm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from yu misses its intended target.
yu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
yu misses with a looping left.
yu misses with a low kick.
Helm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract yu.
Helm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helm just misses with a punch to the body.
Helm moves away from the strike by yu.
yu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Helm circles away.
yu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
yu moves out of range as Helm strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helm misses with an uppercut. yu saw that one coming.
yu dives in for a single leg takedown but Helm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Helm gets underhooks to prevent yu's takedown attempt.

Helm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helm lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Helm.
Helm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by yu.
yu misses with a left hand
enabling Helm to counter with a crisp jab.
Helm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Helm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong yu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Helm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
yu fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Helm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helm 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 40:35
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 40:35
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 40:35

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Helm!
A very excited looking James Helm made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.