PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Reva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reva comes into the arena with Hopeless Wanderer blaring out of the sound system. Helix has chosen Whitechapel - Of Legions as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Reva
vs
Helix

198 cm
33
260 lbs
20 - 11 - 1

193 cm
34
271 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Reva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Helix!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Helix does no damage.
Helix wants to clinch.
Reva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Helix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reva dives in and grabs Helix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helix pushes down on Reva's head and hops out.
Reva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reva cracks a nice hook into Helix's ribs.
Bobby Helix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reva slips a jab from Helix.

Reva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Reva wants to free his trapped foot but Helix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Helix has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Helix prevents Reva from getting a body triangle.
Reva keeps control of the position as Helix tries to break free.
Helix turns into Reva and is now in his guard.
Helix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reva is proving hard to escape from.

Reva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Helix wanted to stand there but Reva had control of the position.
Reva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helix is one step ahead there.

Helix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Reva looking for a guillotine here but Helix defends easily.
Helix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reva keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
Helix sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Helix.
Helix misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Helix momentarily.
Helix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reva looks for a takedown but Helix sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Reva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reva moves out of range of the leg kick from Helix.
Reva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice combination there by Reva.

It looks like Bobby Helix has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Helix finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Reva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Helix's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Helix connects with the punch.
Reva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reva misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reva is defended easily by Helix.
Helix misses with a looping right.
Reva avoids the body shot from Helix.
Reva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helix jabs at Reva's body.
Helix misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva misses with a looping right.
Helix lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reva takes a step back to recover.
Helix lands a front kick.
Bobby Helix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reva manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reva.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Helix - the referee stops the clock and Reva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Helix. Reva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helix lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Alexander Reva has been cut.
Helix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helix moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reva checks a low kick from Helix.
Bobby Helix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reva misses with an uppercut
enabling Helix to counter with a crisp jab.
Helix misses with an uppercut. Reva saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Helix.
Helix lands a nice looking body shot.
Helix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reva staying out of range there.
Reva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helix throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Helix coming out on top.
Reva slips a jab from Helix.
Helix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reva staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helix wants to land a leg kick but Reva is out of range.
Helix moves away from the strike by Reva.
Helix throws a head kick but Reva moves out of range.
Reva throws the left hand but Helix avoids the punch easily.
Helix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reva manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reva throws a lazy uppercut
and Helix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Helix works the jab nicely.

Alexander Reva's cut is getting worse.
Helix jabs Reva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Helix takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helix lands the left hand.
Helix looks to score with a jab to the body but Reva is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Helix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A looping hook to the body misses from Helix. Reva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reva looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range.
Reva cracks Helix with a good jab.
Reva checks a low kick from Helix.
Reva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helix has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix misses the shot to the body.

Helix lands a big right hand that sends Reva crashing to the mat! Helix stays standing though and waves Reva back to his feet!
A slow jab from Helix misses its intended target.

Helix lands a big right hand that sends Reva crashing to the mat! Helix stays standing though and waves Reva back to his feet!

Reva is rocked!

Alexander Reva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Helix with a jab.
Oh Reva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix moves forwards but Reva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reva seems to have got his legs back now.
Helix throws a jab when Reva was well out of range.
Helix throws a leg kick but Reva moved away.
Helix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reva circles away quickly and effectively.
Reva checks the leg kick.
Helix throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reva lands with an overhand left.
Reva looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Helix.
Jab by Reva.
Helix thumps Reva with a low kick.
Helix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reva.
Reva cracks Helix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reva shoots in for a takedown but Helix shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helix misses with an uppercut. Reva saw that one coming.
Helix misses with an uppercut
and Helix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reva moves out of range of the body kick from Helix.
Reva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Helix counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reva. Helix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reva manages to avoid it.
Helix takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helix throws a leg kick that misses.
Helix tries to work over Reva's front leg with a kick but Reva checks it.
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
Reva avoids the head kick by Helix.
Reva shoots in and drives through. Helix sprawls well.
Helix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Jeez, Alexander Reva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix ducks under a wild hook from Reva.
Reva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Helix is fending him off so far but Reva persists. Nope, Helix circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Reva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Reva or perhaps it was just good defense by Helix which made him look bad.
Helix misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Helix moves forwards but Reva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Helix really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Reva looks to land a right hand but Helix moved out of range.
Reva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Helix sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reva looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range.
Reva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Helix tries to avoid it but Reva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Helix to the ground. Helix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reva cracks Helix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Helix throws out a powerful jab.
Reva throws a jab but it's blocked by Helix.
Reva looks to score with a jab to the body but Helix is just out of range.
Helix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reva is out of range and Helix settles back down.
Helix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Reva misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helix.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Helix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Helix cracks a nice hook into Reva's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helix. Reva does a little dance to reset his feet.

Helix forces Reva back against the cage and clinches.
Helix tries a knee to the head but Reva blocks it.
Helix looking to throw knees to the head but Reva is blocking nicely.
Helix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Reva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helix throws a body kick that misses.
Helix ducks under a wild hook from Reva.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Helix.
Helix is looking to chop away at Reva's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helix. Reva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reva cracks a nice hook into Helix's ribs.

Reva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix controlling Reva's posture.
Helix is trying to keep Reva in close.
Reva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helix working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Helix.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reva, as that shot connected.
Reva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reva.
Reva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Reva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helix misses with a wild body shot.
Reva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helix.
Helix throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reva.
Helix tries to land a front kick but Reva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Helix dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Helix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reva on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Helix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Helix cracks the inside of Reva's front leg.
Reva shoots for a takedown but Helix saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Reva throws a jab when Helix was well out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Helix enables Reva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Helix manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reva wants to control from the top but Helix keeps moving.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix managing to control the position.
Reva passes Helix's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Helix trying to control here.

Reva has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Helix defend it? Reva steps over the head and cranks it - Helix is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Reva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Reva!
Alexander Reva retains his heavyweight title!
Alexander Reva made sure to mention his sponsor, Tokyo United Fightwear in his post fight interview.