PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMichaels has chosen When Irish Eyes are Smiling - John McCormack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Helmer
vs
McMichaels

198 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
288 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stig Helmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey McMichaels!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMichaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Helmer scores with a takedown into McMichaels's guard.
McMichaels working a defensive guard here.
Helmeris looking to pass into half guard but McMichaels pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McMichaels is in guard.
Helmer working a defensive guard here.

Helmer working for a triangle but McMichaels defends it easily.
McMichaels postures up in Helmer's guard and throws a big left but Helmer blocks it.
McMichaels wants to control from the top but Helmer keeps moving.
McMichaels slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmer wants to get back to full guard.

McMichaels seems to be looking for submissions.
Helmer is looking for a sweep. McMichaels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helmer is staying active underneath McMichaels, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McMichaels stops Helmer from getting back to his feet.
Helmer blocking the ground and pound attempt from McMichaels.
Helmer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McMichaels is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Helmer is just riding it out for now. McMichaels eventually gives up the hold.
McMichaels not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McMichaels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helmer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helmer won't allow McMichaels to pass to mount.
McMichaels stops Helmer from getting back to his feet.
Helmer wants to improve his position but McMichaels is controlling well.
Helmer is looking to get back to full guard here but McMichaels has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmer is looking to regain half guard here but McMichaels keeps moving and retains side control.

McMichaels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Helmer has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Helmer manages to work his way to half guard, despite McMichaels's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels trying to pass the guard but Helmer defending well.

McMichaels seems to be working for a kimura but Helmer defends the submission attempt.
McMichaels tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helmer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helmer tries to kick McMichaels off in order to stand up. McMichaels Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Helmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McMichaels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Helmer is breathing heavily.
Helmer looking for a sweep but McMichaels has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Helmer is looking to improve his position but McMichaels isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McMichaels has hold of Helmer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Helmer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Helmer taking shots to the head.

It looks like Stig Helmer has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helmer tries to hold on but McMichaels pushes him away.
McMichaels looking to finish with strikes here!
McMichaels throwing strikes here but Helmer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McMichaels throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Helmer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McMichaels tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

McMichaels looking for a guillotine from mount but Helmer is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMichaels tries to control but Helmer wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey McMichaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stig Helmer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Helmer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McMichaels to the ground. Helmer is now in McMichaels's guard.

Helmer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McMichaels working for a triangle but Helmer defends it easily.
McMichaels has a closed guard, preventing Helmer from standing up.
Helmer trying to control but McMichaels is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMichaels is on top in guard.
McMichaels won't allow Helmer to sweep him here.
Helmer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mickey McMichaels has got the better of the ground game so far.

Helmer working for a triangle but McMichaels defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMichaels trying to control but Helmer is working from the bottom.
McMichaels passes Helmer's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels throwing shots but Helmer is blocking nicely.

Helmer actively working from the bottom here.
McMichaels tries to pass to full mount but Helmer defends it.
Helmer tries to get to full guard but McMichaels has control of the leg.
McMichaels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helmer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

McMichaels is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helmer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helmer is staying active underneath McMichaels, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McMichaels is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmer is not content to let McMichaels control the position.
Helmer is trying to control but McMichaels passes into side control!
Helmer looking for a sweep but McMichaels has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Helmer tries to hold on but McMichaels pushes him away.
Helmer is squirming around, avoiding McMichaels's attempts to control the action.
Helmer wants to hold on but McMichaels pushes him away.

McMichaels swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey McMichaels!