PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Choel Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Helllman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Helllman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Six
vs
Helllman

150 cm
31
130 lbs
1 - 21 - 0

151 cm
25
131 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Choel Six!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Helllman!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Six.
Helllman looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Six tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Helllman defends well and Six ends up having to push Helllman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Six goes for a takedown attempt but Helllman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Six shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choel Six. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Six fails in his attempt to clinch.
Six tries to clinch up.
Six shoots for a double leg takedown but Helllman sprawls well. He's pushed Six's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Six closes the distance and clinches up with Helllman, looking for a takedown. Six pushes Helllman against the cage but Helllman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Choel Six seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six is looking to clinch.
Six tries for a takedown but Helllman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Six shoots in looking for a takedown but Helllman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Six's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Six dives in and grabs Helllman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helllman pushes down on Six's head and hops out.
Six could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Six throws a head kick that misses.
Helllman moves out of range of the body kick.
Six shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helllman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Helllman as he avoids it easily.
Helllman blocks a low kick nicely.
Six is looking to clinch.
Six wants to clinch up but Helllman keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Six. Beautiful body shot.
Six lands a nice hook to Helllman's body. Helllman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Six swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Helllman as Six shoots in.
Six scores with a crisp jab that stopped Helllman in his tracks.
Six tries for a takedown but Helllman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Six closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Helllman's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Six working some strikes from top position.
Six 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.
Six throws a big elbow that misses.
Helllman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Six is controlling him.
Helllman keeping moving, preventing Six from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helllman wants to get back to his feet but Six passes into half guard.
Helllman pushes Six off looking to stand but Six dives back in and keeps control.
Helllman wants to stand back up but Six manages to pass into side control.
Helllman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Six is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Helllman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Six is trying to get an arm triangle but Helllman is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Six wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helllman keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choel Six dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Six is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Choel Six is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Six shoots for a double leg takedown but Helllman sprawls well. He's pushed Six's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That kick from Six tenderised Helllman's leg. Helllman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Six misses with a takedown attempt - Helllman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Helllman slaps away a takedown attempt from Six, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choel Six. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helllman is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Six is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helllman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Six shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helllman counters with a two punch combo.
Choel Six is winning the standup battle so far.
Six throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Six has a takedown stuffed.
Six shoots in and drives through. Helllman sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six has a takedown stuffed.
A left and a right from Six both land. Nice combination.
Horrible takedown by Six or perhaps it was just good defense by Helllman which made him look bad.
Six closes the distance but Helllman moves to the side
and Helllman counters with a three punch combo that has Six backing up. Six nods at Helllman to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Helllman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Six shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Helllman sprawls well. Helllman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Six gets slowly back to his feet.
Helllman moves forwards but Six connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Six is looking to score with low kicks.
Six shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Helllman defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helllman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Helllman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Helllman wants it to stay on the feet.
Six tries to clinch but Helllman moves away
and Helllman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Six.
Helllman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Choel Six dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Six scores with a head kick.
Six fails with the takedown

and Helllman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Six trying to hold on to Helllman's head to control him but Helllman postures up.
Six is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Helllman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Six manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helllman won't allow Six to get back to his feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Choel Six wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice uppercut lands for Six. That snapped Helllman's head back.
Helllman leaves Six with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Six shoots in looking for a takedown. Helllman tries to sprawl out of it but Six keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Helllman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choel Six. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six misses with a low kick.
Helllman swats away the attempt to clinch by Six.
Six connects with a solid leg kick.
Six tries to clinch but Helllman is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Six fails with the takedown
and Helllman counters with a series of strikes. Six will be more careful next time no doubt.
Helllman slaps away a takedown attempt from Six, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Six fails with a takedown attempt.
Six has his takedown stuffed
and Helllman counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Six.
Six misses the shot to the body.
Six throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Six shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Six misses with a takedown attempt - Helllman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Choel Six.
Well Six has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Choel Six!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Choel Six!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Choel Six!

Choel Six wins by unanimous decision!