PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beasty Beast Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Beast Beast
vs
Hellwig

190 cm
25
274 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

193 cm
20
279 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beasty Beast Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Hellwig!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellwig wants to clinch up but Beast Beast keeps it at a distance.
Beast Beast takes a swing at Hellwig's ribcage but misses.
Beast Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast Beast moves out of range of the body kick.
Beast Beast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hellwig scores with a body shot.
Hellwig looks for the body kick but Beast Beast saw that one coming.
Beast Beast fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hellwig on the side of the head.
Beast Beast will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beast Beast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hellwig.
Beast Beast ducks under a wild hook from Hellwig.
Beast Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellwig defending well as Beast Beast loads up on a big left hand.
Beasty Beast Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Beast Beast misses.
Hellwig throws a combination that misses
and Beast Beast makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beast Beast looks to land a combination but Hellwig avoids it well.
Beast Beast misses with a body shot.
Hellwig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hellwig tries a head kick but it misses.
Beast Beast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hellwig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beast Beast thinking.
Hellwig tries to close the distance and clinch but Beast Beast swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hellwig throws a low kick but Beast Beast moves out of range easily.
Hellwig tries to clinch but Beast Beast moves out of range.
Hellwig throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hellwig counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Beast Beast!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellwig lands strikes from half guard.
Hellwig throwing shots but Beast Beast is blocking nicely.
Beast Beast trying to control from the bottom.
Hellwig misses with a head shot. Beast Beast uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hellwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellwig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beast Beast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hellwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hellwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beast Beast is trying to control the position but Hellwig postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellwig thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast being controlled here, momentarily.
Hellwig passes Beast Beast's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beast Beast regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hellwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hellwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hellwig wants to control from the top but Beast Beast keeps moving.
Hellwig lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast Beast has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hellwig wants to pass the guard but Beast Beast is keeping the position.
Beast Beast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hellwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig won't allow Beast Beast to sweep him here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Beast Beast throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hellwig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beast Beast's guard.
Beast Beast preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hellwig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hellwig has gone for a leg lock! Beast Beast slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hellwig's guard.
Hellwig working a defensive guard here.
Hellwig looks gassed!
Beast Beast controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast Beast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hellwig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Hellwig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Beast Beast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jim Hellwig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beast Beast scores with a jab to the head.
Beast Beast misses with a body shot.
Hellwig takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beast Beast throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Beast Beast is looking to wear down Hellwig with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some bone on bone action there as Beast Beast checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Beasty Beast Beast is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beast Beast rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hellwig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beast Beast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hellwig fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beast Beast scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beast Beast stalks Hellwig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hellwig's face. Hellwig staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast Beast misses with a double jab
and Hellwig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hellwig takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Beast Beast tries to bum rush Hellwig with a series of wild strikes but Hellwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beast Beast changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast Beast throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hellwig counters by moving into the clinch.
Beast Beast cracks Hellwig with a nice body shot.
Hellwig is breathing heavily.
Beast Beast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beast Beast lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Beast Beast scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beast Beast.
A head punch on the inside from Hellwig fails to land.

Beast Beast breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beast Beast connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast Beast throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Beast Beast throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hellwig stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beast Beast stalks Hellwig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hellwig's face. Hellwig staggers backwards, shaken.
Hellwig has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beast Beast tries to bum rush Hellwig with a series of wild strikes but Hellwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beast Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beast Beast digs a good body shot into Hellwig's ribs.
Hellwig takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beast Beast connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hellwig slips a jab and a cross from Beast Beast.
Beasty Beast Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Beast Beast finds it's target.
Hellwig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beast Beast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hellwig takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beast Beast tries to bum rush Hellwig with a series of wild strikes but Hellwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beast Beast scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hellwig dodges the punch combination from Beast Beast.
Hellwig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beast Beast counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Beast Beast lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast Beast scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beast Beast scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beast Beast throws a right hand that Hellwig ducks under and follows up with a left that Hellwig also avoids with ease.
Beast Beast looks to land a combination but Hellwig avoids it well.
Hellwig takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beast Beast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hellwig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beast Beast connects with a jab.
Beast Beast lands with an uppercut that bounces Hellwig off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellwig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hellwig takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beasty Beast Beast dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Beast Beast jabs at Hellwig's body.
Beast Beast ducks under a wild hook from Hellwig.
Beast Beast smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beast Beast connects with a looping right hand.
Beast Beast rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hellwig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beast Beast throws a series of punches but Hellwig avoids them all with ease.
Beast Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beast Beast fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hellwig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hellwig slips a jab and a cross from Beast Beast.
Beast Beast fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hellwig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beast Beast.
Hellwig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast Beast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hellwig.
Hellwig misses with a looping right.
Beast Beast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hellwig finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beast Beast fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hellwig on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beast Beast throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Hellwig.
Hellwig has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beast Beast stalks Hellwig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hellwig's face. Hellwig staggers backwards, shaken.
Beast Beast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beast Beast scores with a hook to the body. Hellwig takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beast Beast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beast Beast with a hook.
Beast Beast throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hellwig tries to clinch but Beast Beast moves out of range.
Beast Beast scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Beast Beast throws a body punch but Hellwig moves out of range.
Beast Beast takes a swing at Hellwig's ribcage but misses.
Hellwig takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast Beast digs a good hook to Hellwig's body.
Beast Beast connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hellwig has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beast Beast misses with a combination

and Hellwig counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beast Beast won't be happy with that.
Hellwig misses with the ground and pound.
Beast Beast is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellwig thows a huge punch but Beast Beast dodges it nicely.
Hellwig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beast Beast's head.
Hellwig trying to mount his opponent but Beast Beast defends it.
Beast Beast keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Beast Beast on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beast Beast tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig looks to land a strike but Beast Beast avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hellwig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beast Beast is keeping the position for now.
Beast Beast wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hellwig tries to free his leg and advance position but Beast Beast is retaining full guard.
Jim Hellwig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beast Beast managing to control the position.
Beast Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beast Beast has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hellwig is looking to work some ground and pound but Beast Beast has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beasty Beast Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast Beast has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beasty Beast Beast!