PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Helix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McClane
vs
Helix

164 cm
24
148 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

165 cm
24
138 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe McClane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Helix!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helix throws a shot from downtown. McClane moves away and avoids it.
McClane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McClane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Helix is able to avoid easily.
Helix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McClane swings for the body but Helix moves out of range.
McClane takes a swing at Helix's ribcage but misses.
McClane throws a good cross that connects.
McClane lands a nice shot that snaps Helix's head back.
McClane avoids a kick to the body.
Helix loads up on a big right hand but McClane slips the punch.
McClane lands with a good body shot.
Helix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McClane misses with a low kick as Helix jumps back.
McClane jabs at Helix's body.
Helix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McClane moves out of range as Helix strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helix scores with a kick to the midsection.
McClane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McClane wants it to stay on the feet.
Helix misses with an uppercut. McClane saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Helix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick lands there from McClane.
McClane misses with an uppercut. Helix saw that one coming.
Helix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Helix throws a predictable looking body shot
and McClane counters with a thumping low kick.
Helix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McClane.
McClane throws a leg kick which misses Helix's front leg but catches the back leg as Helix tries to avoid it.
Helix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McClane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McClane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McClane throws a head kick that misses.
Helix with the counter takedown but McClane avoids 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!
McClane avoids the body shot from Helix.
Helix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Helix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McClane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Helix.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
Helix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClane as he jumps to the side.
Helix throws a hook to the side of McClane's head but McClane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McClane is looking to chop away at Helix's legs.
Helix throws out a leg kick but McClane moves out of range and Helix only half commits.
Helix connects with the punch.
McClane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McClane scores with a nice head shot.
Helix looks to score with a jab to the body but McClane is just out of range.
Helix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McClane, as that shot connected.
McClane motions for Helix to come forward. McClane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McClane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Helix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McClane momentarily.
McClane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joe McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helix misses with a hook. McClane ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix throws a hook but McClane avoids it easily.
McClane half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice jab there from Helix.
McClane drops his hands momentarily and Helix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Helix lands with a straight right. McClane didn't see that one coming.

McClane is rocked!
Danga de danga de dang - McClane scores with a four punch combination!
Oh McClane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Helix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McClane seems to have got his legs back now.
Helix is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McClane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McClane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helix fails with the takedown.
Joe McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Helix.
Helix takes a swing at McClane's ribcage but misses.
As Helix backs away, McClane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A cross from McClane lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by McClane.
McClane throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Helix's head.
Helix with a nice cross.
McClane takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane throws a body punch but Helix moves out of range.
Helix lands with a thumping leg kick.
Helix checks a leg kick nicely.
Helix looks to land a left hand but McClane moved out of range nicely.
McClane scores with a punch to the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Helix!
Helix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Helix as he connects with a hook.
McClane lands a really nice looking cross but Helix seems unphased.
McClane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McClane scores with a jab to the body.
McClane walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Helix ducks under a wild hook from McClane.
Helix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McClane.
Helix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McClane but McClane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joe McClane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McClane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helix has time to react.
McClane throws a lazy right hand but Helix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Helix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Helix misses with a low kick.
McClane loads up on a big right hand but Helix slips the punch.
McClane throws a body punch but Helix moves out of range.
Helix misses with a body kick.
McClane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McClane misses the jab.
Helix throws a leg kick but McClane sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Helix backs away, McClane returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helix moves forwards but McClane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane checks a low kick from Helix.
Helix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McClane.
McClane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Helix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McClane scrambles back to his feet.
McClane looks to land a right hand but Helix moved out of range.
Helix shoots in looking for a takedown. McClane tries to sprawl out of it but Helix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McClane manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix lands a really nice looking cross but McClane seems unphased.
Helix swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. McClane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Helix throws a low kick but McClane avoids it.
McClane tries a head kick but it misses.
Helix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McClane slips under a jab.
McClane tried to counter with a leg kick but Helix avoided it.
McClane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helix.
McClane slips under a jab.
It looked like McClane was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McClane defends it well.
Helix has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McClane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helix fails with the takedown.
McClane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Helix.
Joe McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Helix.
McClane scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McClane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McClane throws a shot from downtown. Helix moves away and avoids it.
McClane missing with a left hand there. Helix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McClane throws a body punch but Helix moves out of range.
McClane connects with a solid leg kick.
Joe McClane is winning the standup battle so far.
McClane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Helix.
McClane misses with a wild body shot.
Helix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Helix.
McClane lands a glancing blow to the side of Helix's head.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helix was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
Helix feints the counter takedown.
McClane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McClane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helix.
Helix fails to land the takedown.
Helix slips a jab from McClane.
And Helix responds with a good body kick, but McClane manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good shot there by Helix.
McClane connects with a body shot that sends Helix's belly button to the back.
Helix lands a body shot.
McClane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McClane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane is adopting a defensive guard.
Helix wants to pass the guard but McClane is keeping the position.
McClane has his hands on Helix's head, controlling the position.

Helix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McClane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Helix, into his guard.

Helix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McClane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe McClane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Helix misses with a straight left.
Helix's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Helix lunges at McClane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McClane's hand.
McClane moves out of range of the strikes.
Helix misses with a kick to the body.
McClane misses with a low kick.
McClane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Helix throws a half hearted mid kick.
McClane connects with a body shot that sends Helix's belly button to the back.
McClane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Helix.
Helix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McClane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Helix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix moves out of range of the leg kick from McClane.
McClane tries to move into range but Helix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Helix throws a lazy uppercut
and Helix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McClane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helix throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Helix on the side of the head.
McClane takes one on the button.
McClane tries to score with a low kick but Helix moves his leg out of the way.
McClane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Helix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Helix misses with a low kick.
McClane looks to land a left hand but Helix moved out of range nicely.
McClane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helix under the eye.
Helix scores with a jab. McClane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Helix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McClane.
McClane moves forwards but Helix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Donk. Helix catches McClane right on the button with a cross.
Helix tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane throws a push kick but Helix slaps the foot to one side.
Helix throws an overhand right that lands on McClane's shoulder, as McClane tries to avoid the shot.
Helix cracks McClane with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McClane.
McClane avoids the head kick by Helix.
Helix throws out a loose jab but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by McClane.
Helix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McClane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McClane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McClane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McClane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane throws a push kick but Helix slaps the foot to one side.
Helix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McClane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helix works McClane's body with a nice hook.

Helix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Helix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Helix is fighting to break McClane's control of his arms but McClane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Helix throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McClane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McClane pulls Helix in to control the position.
Helix trying to control the position from guard on top but McClane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helix slips nicely into half guard.
Helix passes to full mount!
Brett Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Helix connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McClane is desperately trying to improve his position but Helix has a good base and remains in mount.
McClane regains half guard.

McClane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Helix keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McClane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McClane prevents a body shot from Helix.

McClane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McClane misses with a body shot.
McClane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Helix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McClane 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe McClane!
A very excited looking Joe McClane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.