PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Helpmann (ranked 1762 p4p, 1129 weight class) and Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 231 p4p, 146 weight class). Robert Helpmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Helpmann
vs
Tepes lV

184 cm
30
180
10 - 5 - 0

180 cm
29
180
9 - 5 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Helpmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes lV throws a leg kick but Helpmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Tepes lV finds it's way through Helpmann's defenses.
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes lV checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Helpmann, as that shot connected.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes lV misses with a looping left.

Helpmann tries to sprawl but Tepes lV drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Helpmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Helpmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Helpmann is not content to let Tepes lV control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helpmann wants to improve his position but Tepes lV is controlling well.
Tepes lV winds up and cracks Helpmann with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann is looking for a sweep. Tepes lV is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tepes lV is thwarting Helpmann's attempts to control the position.
Helpmann taking some punishment here, with Tepes lV in his half guard.
Tepes lV is nestled in close to Helpmann, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tepes lV with the ground and pound but Helpmann uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tepes lV working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helpmann's head.
Tepes lV stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helpmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tepes lV looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Tepes lV might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann wants to stand and escape but Tepes lV is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tepes lV accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tepes lV avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Helpmann motions for Tepes lV to come forward. Helpmann throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV thows a leg kick but Helpmann checks it
and Helpmann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tepes lV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helpmann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tepes lV shoots in and drives through. Helpmann sprawls well.
Helpmann keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helpmann 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.
Vlad Tepes lV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Helpmann - that will leave a mark!
Tepes lV has his takedown stuffed
and Helpmann counters with a left to the body.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes lV.
Helpmann cracks Tepes lV with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Helpmann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
A big left from Helpmann misses.
Tepes lV checks a low kick from Helpmann.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
Helpmann connects with a solid leg kick.
Helpmann lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tepes lV lunges at Helpmann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Helpmann's hand.
Tepes lV fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tepes lV lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Tepes lV acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tepes lV checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tepes lV shapes to counter with a head kick.
Helpmann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes lV.

Tepes lV drives through with a takedown into Helpmann's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Helpmann is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A shot to the liver by Tepes lV. Beautiful body shot.
Helpmann misses with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes lV.
Helpmann throws a low kick but Tepes lV moves out of range easily.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes lV motions for Helpmann to come forward. Tepes lV throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tepes lV takes one on the button.
Helpmann tries to score with a low kick but Tepes lV moves his leg out of the way.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes lV throws out a loose jab but Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes lV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws a leg kick which misses Tepes lV's front leg but catches the back leg as Tepes lV tries to avoid it.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Helpmann.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Helpmann but Helpmann pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tepes lV. Beautiful body shot.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Tepes lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Helpmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tepes lV.
Helpmann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helpmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helpmann throws a looping overhand right but Tepes lV ducks down to avoid it.
Helpmann lands with a nice body punch.
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV moves out of range as Helpmann throws a body kick.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tepes lV's knee momentarily.
Helpmann throws a low kick but Tepes lV avoids it.
Tepes lV digs a good hook to Helpmann's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helpmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Helpmann tries to work over Tepes lV's front leg with a kick but Tepes lV checks it.
Helpmann blocks a jab.
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
Tepes lV is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Helpmann throws a chopping leg kick but Tepes lV manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helpmann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes lV.
Helpmann connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes lV avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
Tepes lV stuns Helpmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tepes lV.
Helpmann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes lV closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helpmann throws a low kick, looking for Tepes lV's leg but Tepes lV calmly moves out of range.
Tepes lV misses with a straight right.
Helpmann throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes lV is trying to counter with his kicks.
Helpmann has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes lV finds it's way round the side to connect with Helpmann's head.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Tepes lV knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Helpmann avoids it really well and circles away.
Robert Helpmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes lV.
Helpmann jabs at Tepes lV's body.
Tepes lV lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Helpmann misses.
Tepes lV feints the counter takedown.
Helpmann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Helpmann misses.
Tepes lV throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes lV takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helpmann blocks a head kick by Tepes lV.
A little feinted left hand from Helpmann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Helpmann will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Helpmann throws a head kick that misses.
Helpmann throws a head kick that misses.
Helpmann backing away here, and Tepes lV unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Helpmann thows a leg kick but Tepes lV checks it
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann looks to land a combination but Tepes lV avoids it well.
Tepes lV looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann misses with a head kick.
Tepes lV is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Helpmann with a body shot.
Helpmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tepes lV now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Helpmann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepes lV scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes lV shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helpmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Helpmann misses with a head kick.
Helpmann misses with a low kick.
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes lV.
It looked like Helpmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes lV.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
Tepes lV drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Helpmann defends it well.
Tepes lV lands a jab to Helpmann's midsection.
Tepes lV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Helpmann.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes lV's shoulder, as Tepes lV tries to avoid the shot.
Helpmann scores with a body shot.
Vlad Tepes lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Helpmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes lV looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tepes lV misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tepes lV lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Helpmann tries to land a body kick
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand.
Tepes lV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Helpmann.
Tepes lV swings away with a body shot that misses
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes lV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Tepes lV has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Helpmann fakes the leg kick and cracks Tepes lV in the body.
A low kick from Tepes lV is predictable there
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Helpmann!
Tepes lV scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV tried to score with a low kick but Helpmann checks it.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Tepes lV.
Nice uppercut lands for Tepes lV. That snapped Helpmann's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Helpmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Helpmann throws a wild body kick that Tepes lV sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes lV misses the target.
Helpmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helpmann.
Helpmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV looks for a takedown but Helpmann sprawls well.
Helpmann appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Helpmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tepes lV walks into a straight right hand from Helpmann.
Helpmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes lV.
Helpmann works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Helpmann scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Tepes lV misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Helpmann misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Tepes lV blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Tepes lV's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A leg kick checked by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV throws a sloppy head kick and Helpmann moves out of range easily.
Helpmann scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes lV should have avoided that one.
Tepes lV has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helpmann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
Robert Helpmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.