PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Durans Helmsfrid (ranked 6624 p4p, 6487 weight class) and Drago Jokic (ranked 682 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Helmsfrid
vs
Jokic

182 cm
18
180
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
175
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Island Xtreme Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Durans Helmsfrid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drago Jokic!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmsfrid shoots in but no luck this time.
Jokic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Helmsfrid defends it well.
Helmsfrid seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Helmsfrid shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jokic as he avoids it easily.
Jokic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Helmsfrid.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Durans Helmsfrid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helmsfrid shoots in for a double leg but Jokic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Helmsfrid shoots in for a takedown but Jokic shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Jokic. No joy for Helmsfrid on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmsfrid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jokic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Helmsfrid fails with a takedown attempt.
Jokic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmsfrid misses with a takedown attempt - Jokic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Helmsfrid.
Helmsfrid has a takedown stuffed.
Jokic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Helmsfrid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Durans Helmsfrid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helmsfrid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jokic as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmsfrid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jokic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Helmsfrid gets the takedown into side control.
Jokic is trying to work for a sweep but Helmsfrid has mounted him!
Jokic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Helmsfrid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jokic wants to control but Helmsfrid is having none of it.
Helmsfrid lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jokic is looking to improve his position but Helmsfrid isn't that keen on the idea.
Jokic is still trying to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helmsfrid landing shots from mount.
Helmsfrid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Helmsfrid content just to control the position here.
Jokic tries to lock up and control but Helmsfrid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmsfrid lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Jokic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Helmsfrid scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Helmsfrid is landing with some decent strikes but Jokic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Helmsfrid controlling from the full mount.
Helmsfrid scoring with strikes but Jokic is staying in there.
Helmsfrid with a couple of short strikes.
Jokic throwing hammer fists to the chest of Helmsfrid. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helmsfrid pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Jokic is rocked!
Helmsfrid avoids the attempt from Jokic to control.
Jokic is still in real trouble! Can Helmsfrid finish him?
Jokic throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Helmsfrid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Helmsfrid sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jokic is desperately trying to improve his position but Helmsfrid has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmsfrid controlling from mount.
Jokic seems to have recovered his senses.
Helmsfrid lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Helmsfrid postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jokic in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jokic to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Durans Helmsfrid!