PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Helmsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slugg Grue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter Helmsley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Helmsley
vs
Grue

220 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

194 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

EFC Clothing

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hunter Helmsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slugg Grue!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grue avoids the body shot from Helmsley.
Hunter Helmsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grue looks to land a combination. Helmsley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Helmsley misses the shot to the body.
Helmsley lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Slugg Grue has been cut.
Helmsley walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grue changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helmsley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Helmsley throws a left and a right that both miss

and Grue counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Helmsley wants to sweep here but Grue controlling him for the moment.
Grue trying to control but Helmsley is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grue accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grue is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Helmsley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Helmsley trying to keep a closed guard but Grue is proving a slippery customer.
Helmsley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Grue is controlling him.
Grue trying to control but Helmsley is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grue slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Helmsley.
Grue is trying to control. Helmsley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Helmsley missing with punches from the bottom.
Grue is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helmsley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grue.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Helmsley misses.

Grue has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Helmsley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Grue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helmsley circles away quickly and effectively.
Grue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helmsley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grue counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Helmsley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grue counters with a three punch combo that has Helmsley backing up. Helmsley nods at Grue to acknowledge the strikes.
Grue throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Helmsley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grue counters with a nice low kick that buckles Helmsley's knee momentarily.

Grue pushes Helmsley up against the cage in a clinch.
Helmsley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grue has him pressed against the cage.
Helmsley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Helmsley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Helmsley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Helmsley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grue is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Helmsley to the mat. Helmsley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Helmsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grue controls the pace.
Grue trying to control the position from guard on top but Helmsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grue prevents Helmsley from getting back to his feet.
Helmsley keeping moving, preventing Grue from controlling successfully.
Helmsley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grue manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grue looking to control.
Helmsley wants to control from the top but Grue keeps moving.
Helmsley wanted to stand there but Grue had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grue is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grue controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helmsley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmsley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grue is one step ahead there.
Grue keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Helmsley's head.
Helmsley wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Grue manages to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helmsley wants to get back to full guard but Grue has mounted him!
Grue prevents Helmsley from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slugg Grue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slugg Grue's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Helmsley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter Helmsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Grue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Helmsley is trying to break the clinch but Grue has him pressed against the cage.
Grue looking for a takedown.
Helmsley wants to break free but Grue has control.

Grue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helmsley throws a left and a right that both miss

and Grue holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Helmsley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Helmsley gets underhooks to prevent Grue's takedown attempt.
Helmsley tries to break the clinch but Grue is controlling the position.

Grue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grue fails to land with a series of punches.
Grue misses with a takedown attempt - Helmsley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunter Helmsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slugg Grue.
Grue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Helmsley misses with a combination
and Grue counters with a left and a right that stings Helmsley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grue fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helmsley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helmsley scores with a jab to the head.
Helmsley throws a combination that misses
and Grue counters with a one-two to the body.

Grue has managed to clinch.
Helmsley wants to break free but Grue has control.
Helmsley is trying to break the clinch but Grue has him pressed against the cage.

Grue breaks from the clinch.
Helmsley misses with a double jab
and Grue counters with a solid body kick.
Hunter Helmsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Helmsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grue closes the distance and clinches up with Helmsley, looking for a takedown. Grue pushes Helmsley against the cage but Helmsley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmsley misses with a body punch
and Grue counters with a three punch combo that has Helmsley backing up. Helmsley nods at Grue to acknowledge the strikes.
Grue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grue closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the body from Helmsley misses
and Grue counters with an inside leg kick.
Grue moves away from the strike by Helmsley.
Grue lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grue.
Helmsley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grue scores with a decent looking hook.
Helmsley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Grue moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helmsley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grue tries for a takedown but Helmsley manages to get underhooks.

Grue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helmsley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grue at a distance.
Helmsley cracks Grue with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grue looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Helmsley gets to his feet. Grue looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Helmsley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Helmsley.
Helmsley misses with a double jab

and Grue counters with a single leg into guard. Helmsley didn't expect that.
Grue with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grue wants to control from the top but Helmsley keeps moving.
Helmsley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Helmsley has his feet on Grue's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hunter Helmsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helmsley slips a jab and a cross from Grue.
Helmsley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helmsley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grue.
Grue misses with a combination
enabling Helmsley to counter with a crisp jab.
Helmsley throws a sloppy body shot
and Grue counters with a series of strikes. Helmsley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Helmsley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helmsley looks to land a right hand but Grue moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helmsley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Grue ducks under a wild hook from Helmsley.
Grue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hunter Helmsley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slugg Grue's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Helmsley lands a jab to Grue's midsection.
Helmsley misses with a shot to the body
and Grue counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Grue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Helmsley sprawls well initially but Grue persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Helmsley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helmsley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helmsley is trying to stand up here but Grue is controlling him well.
Helmsley wants to improve his position but Grue is controlling well.
Helmsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Grue is working away from the top position though.
Helmsley tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Grue is taking a breather. Helmsley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Helmsley wants to control but Grue is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helmsley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helmsley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helmsley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grue counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Helmsley throws out a loose jab but Grue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grue ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helmsley moves away.

Grue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Helmsley is trying to break the clinch but Grue has him pressed against the cage.
Helmsley lands an uppercut.
Helmsley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Helmsley is looking to break free of the clinch but Grue has double underhooks.
Grue lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Grue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helmsley looks to throw the jab but Grue is out of range.
Grue is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Helmsley rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grue misses with the combination.
Grue lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grue defending well as Helmsley loads up on a big left hand.
Helmsley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helmsley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grue counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helmsley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grue counters with a nice body shot.
Grue throws a combination. Helmsley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Helmsley misses the jab.
Helmsley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grue counters with a nice body shot.
Grue scores with a punch to the head.
Helmsley throws a jab but it's blocked by Grue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grue lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grue.
Helmsley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grue counters with a two punch combo.
Grue uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helmsley.
Grue throws a head kick but Helmsley moves out of range.
Grue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helmsley.
Helmsley throws a looping overhand right but Grue ducks down to avoid it.
Helmsley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Grue counters by clinching up.
Helmsley can't break the clinch.
Helmsley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Helmsley is trying to break free.
Helmsley wants to break free but Grue has control.

Grue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Grue fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Helmsley sprawls well initially but Grue persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grue working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmsley wants to get back to full guard.
Grue blocks the strikes from Helmsley.
Helmsley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Helmsley tries to get to full guard but Grue has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grue in particular looking to stall.
Helmsley wants to get back to full guard but Grue has passed into side control.
Grue controlling the position easily from mount.
Helmsley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slugg Grue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grue has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugg Grue!