PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Romanov's choice of entrance music: hollywood undead- undead. Stig Helmer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Helmer
vs
Romanov

198 cm
24
265 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

150 cm
28
286 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maksim Romanov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Romanov scores with a takedown into Helmer's guard.
Helmer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Helmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanov stopping the sweep attempt from Helmer.
Helmer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Romanov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Helmer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like Maksim Romanov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov tries to hold on but Helmer postures up.
Helmer thowing shots but they're missing.
Romanov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Helmer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Helmer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmer punching from mount but Romanov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Romanov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Helmer.
Romanov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Helmer.

Helmer looking to secure an arm triangle but Romanov defends it well.
Romanov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Helmer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Romanov hang on?
Helmer punching from mount but Romanov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Helmer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Romanov because Helmer loaded up on that one.
Helmer misses with a head shot.

Helmer wants to finish this one by submission but Romanov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Helmer.
Helmer looking to ground and pound but Romanov is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helmer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Romanov's face.

That has opened up Maksim Romanov's cut even more.
Helmer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Helmer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Helmer punching from mount but Romanov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Helmer prevents Romanov from getting the reversal.
Helmer looking to finish Romanov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Romanov!

The cut above Maksim Romanov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maksim Romanov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stig Helmer!
An out of breath Stig Helmer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.