PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos De Souza Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Darude - Sandstorm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hellwig
vs
Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva

180 cm
27
176 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

179 cm
23
183 lbs
10 - 11 - 1

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hellwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with the combination.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva looks to throw the jab but Hellwig is out of range.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a two punch combination.

Hellwig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Hellwig decides to stand back up.
Hellwig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hellwig counters with a takedown into side control.
James Hellwig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellwig trying to control the action but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is working from the bottom.

Hellwig stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hellwig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hellwig keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Hellwig lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hellwig was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a right hand that Hellwig ducks under and follows up with a left that Hellwig also avoids with ease.
Hellwig fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva takes one on the button.
Hellwig shoots in but no luck this time.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a looping overhand right but Hellwig ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with an uppercut. Hellwig saw that one coming.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hellwig.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva takes a swing at Hellwig's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva cracks Hellwig with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva ducks under a wild hook from Hellwig.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a nice looking combination but Hellwig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos De Souza Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hellwig shoots in and drives through. Dos Santos De Souza Silva sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Hellwig dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hellwig blocks a jab.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva avoids the body shot from Hellwig.
Hellwig shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos De Souza Silva shows good takedown defense.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hellwig shoots and misses
and Dos Santos De Souza Silva counters with a series of strikes. Hellwig will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hellwig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hellwig to counter with a crisp jab.
Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hellwig scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dos Santos De Souza Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hellwig looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Dos Santos De Souza Silva stands up.

Hellwig throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hellwig is in Dos Santos De Souza Silva's guard.
Hellwig cracks Dos Santos De Souza Silva with a solid left hand.
Hellwig wants to control from the top but Dos Santos De Souza Silva keeps moving.
Hellwig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hellwig postures up in Dos Santos De Souza Silva's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos De Souza Silva blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig postures up.

Hellwig is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dos Santos De Souza Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hellwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva has momentary wrist control but Hellwig slips an elbow through the middle.

Dos Santos De Souza Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hellwig doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hellwig manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hellwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos De Souza Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellwig connects with a couple of short punches.

Dos Santos De Souza Silva is working an open guard so Hellwig takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva closes the distance but Hellwig moves to the side
and Hellwig counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hellwig shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos De Souza Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hellwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellwig stuffs the takedown.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Hellwig.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig digs a good body shot into Dos Santos De Souza Silva's ribs.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hellwig.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hellwig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hellwig is looking to wear down Dos Santos De Souza Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is breathing heavily.
Hellwig fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 James Hellwig will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hellwig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hellwig fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos De Souza Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to pull guard but Hellwig won't allow it.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva gets underhooks to prevent Hellwig's takedown attempt.
Hellwig is looking for a takedown.
Hellwig drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dos Santos De Souza Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hellwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellwig misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Hellwig with that takedown attempt.
Hellwig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos De Souza Silva as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellwig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from Dos Santos De Souza Silva misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hellwig.
Hellwig throws a big shot that misses.
Hellwig blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig misses with a body shot.
Hellwig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos De Souza Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hellwig lands a jab to the head.

Dos Santos De Souza Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hellwig!
Hellwig is desperately trying to improve his position but Dos Santos De Souza Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Hellwig really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva avoids the attempt from Hellwig to control.

Dos Santos De Souza Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva tries to control but Hellwig wriggling away.
James Hellwig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dos Santos De Souza Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Hellwig is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Hellwig is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hellwig blocking the ground and pound.
Hellwig is squirming around, avoiding Dos Santos De Souza Silva's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig working to try and regain half guard.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva dominating with strikes here.
Hellwig working to try and regain half guard.
Hellwig regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dos Santos De Souza Silva is looking to advance position but Hellwig won't allow it.
Hellwig is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dos Santos De Souza Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Santos De Souza Silva stops Hellwig from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julio Luis Cesar Moreira Dos Santos De Souza Silva.
Well Hellwig 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for James Hellwig!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for James Hellwig!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for James Hellwig!

James Hellwig wins by unanimous decision!
James Hellwig managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.