PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Browning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Helsing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Willy Browning has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Browning
vs
Helsing

205 cm
19
346 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Browning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Van Helsing!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Helsing gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Browning is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Helsing is defending well.
Browning is trying to maintain a safe position but Helsing gets an underhook and turns Browning into the cage.

Helsing tightens his grip and picks Browning up, before dumping him to the ground. Browning manages to land in guard.

Browning manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Browning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Helsing closes the distance and clinches.
Browning jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helsing walks away with a smile on his face. Browning gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Browning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Helsing doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Browning, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Browning fails with an attempt to clinch.
Browning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helsing misses with a kick to the body.

Helsing drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Helsing tries to move to full mount but Browning actually manages to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helsing keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Helsing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helsing looks to land a strike but Browning avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Helsing tries to stand but Browning is controlling from the bottom.
Browning looking to hit a scissor sweep but Helsing is one step ahead there.
Browning wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Helsing would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Helsing gets to his feet - Browning follows without any prompting.

Helsing darts in and clinches Browning up against the cage.
Browning is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Browning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Browning is breathing heavily.

Helsing breaks from the clinch.

Helsing closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Browning's guard.
Helsing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Helsing wants to pass the guard but Browning is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browning has a closed guard, preventing Helsing from standing up.
Helsing wants to pass the guard but Browning is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helsing wanted to stand there but Browning had control of the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Helsing moves into the clinch successfully.
Browning trying to stall but Helsing improves his position.
Helsing avoiding damage.
Browning throws an elbow that misses.

Helsing jumps guard and drags Browning to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helsing has control of Browning's left arm, preventing Browning from doing any damage.
Helsing's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Helsing dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Browning feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Helsing's calf.

Helsing clinches.
Browning wants to take the fight to the mat but Helsing manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Browning has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Helsing after a bit of a struggle.
Browning goes for a takedown attempt but Helsing pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Browning. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Helsing drives through with a takedown into guard.

Browning has his feet on Helsing's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Helsing has Browning up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helsing leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning is trying to pull guard but Helsing has him pressed against the cage.

Helsing jumps guard and drags Browning to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Helsing pulls Browning in close to his closed guard and prevents Browning from doing any damage or advancing position.

Helsing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Browning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Helsing controlling Browning's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Helsing has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Browning is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Helsing.

Browning stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helsing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browning.

Helsing darts in and clinches Browning up against the cage.
Helsing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Browning's efforts to push away.

Helsing gets control of Browning's arms and successfully pulls guard. Helsing will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Helsing has momentary wrist control but Browning slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browning's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Browning wants to control from the top but Helsing keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Helsing looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Browning has picked Helsing up and slammed him! Helsing can't keep hold of the triangle and Browning manages to pass to side control!
Browning gets to mount! Helsing was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Browning avoids the attempt from Helsing to control.

Browning with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helsing tries to control the position but Browning now has his back.
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 Willy Browning will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Browning scores with a shot to the body.
Browning dodges the punch combination from Helsing.

Helsing throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Browning tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Helsing is in Browning's guard.
Helsing looking to pass the guard.
Helsing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Helsing trying to control the position from guard on top but Browning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helsing controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helsing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helsing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helsing wants to stand but Browning is controlling his posture from full guard.
Helsing sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Helsing drives through and clinches with Browning against the cage.

Helsing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Helsing shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Helsing showed some decent athleticism there.
Helsing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Helsing is working for a kimura here but Browning manages to reverse the position and he's now in Helsing's guard.
Browning postures up in Helsing's guard and throws a big left but Helsing blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helsing is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Helsing wants to get back to his feet but Browning passes into half guard.

Helsing looking for a kimura from the bottom but Browning passes into side control!
Helsing tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helsing takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browning scores with punches from side control.

Browning swings around for an armbar but Helsing sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Browning's guard.
Browning bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helsing's guard.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helsing can do anything to dispel that myth.
Helsing wants to improve his position but instead Browning has moved into half guard.
Browning content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helsing blocking the ground and pound attempt from Browning.

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 Willy Browning.
I think Browning 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Browning!