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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Helpmann (ranked 5393 p4p, 522 weight class) and The Hitman (ranked 23240 p4p, 708 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Helpmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Hitman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitman.
Helpmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Helpmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helpmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Helpmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Hitman.
The Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hitman's hands.
Some wild striking there from Hitman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helpmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitman at a distance.
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman fails to land with a series of punches.
Helpmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Hitman's head.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Helpmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitman on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helpmann.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Hitman misses with a two punch combination.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitman misses with a two punch combination.
Helpmann with a hook.
A head kick misses from Hitman.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back.
Hitman looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helpmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Hitman stalks Helpmann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Helpmann's face. Helpmann staggers backwards, shaken.
Hitman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman stuns Helpmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hitman tries to land a leg kick but Helpmann saw it coming and moves away.
Helpmann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Hitman misses.
Helpmann catches Hitman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Helpmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitman on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitman. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Helpmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helpmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitman has time to react.
Helpmann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hitman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helpmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitman.
Hitman looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Hitman looks winded!
Hitman throws a head kick but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helpmann stuns Hitman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Helpmann with a nice cross.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Helpmann connects with a body shot that sends Hitman's belly button to the back.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitman at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Helpmann. That snapped Hitman's head back.
Hitman throws a nice looking combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Helpmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left and a right from Helpmann both land. Nice combination.
Helpmann lands a body shot.
A left lands for Helpmann.
Hitman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann stuns Hitman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helpmann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab by Helpmann.
Helpmann lands a jab to Hitman's midsection.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hitman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hitman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helpmann connects with a jab.
Hitman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hitman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helpmann scores with a body shot.
Helpmann lands with a nice combination. Hitman backs away looking to recover.
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hitman is rocked!
Hitman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hitman is still on wobbly legs! Can Helpmann finish him?
Helpmann digs a good body shot into Hitman's ribs.
Hitman seems to have recovered his senses.
Helpmann thuds his right hand into Hitman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Helpmann lands with a shot to the body.
Helpmann lands a jab to Hitman's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Helpmann. Beautiful body shot.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitman at a distance.
Hitman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Helpmann.
It looks like The Hitman has been cut.
Helpmann thuds a left hand into Hitman's body.
Helpmann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Helpmann.
Hitman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hitman throws a lazy uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Hitman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Helpmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helpmann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hitman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hitman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hitman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Helpmann lands a jab to the nose.
Hitman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Helpmann.
Helpmann dodges the punch combination from Hitman.
Hitman swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hitman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Helpmann has got the better of the exchanges.
Hitman missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hitman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Hitman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Helpmann.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
Helpmann connects with the punch.
Hitman misses with a straight right.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann catches Hitman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A right-left combo lands from Helpmann.
Helpmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann connects with a body shot that sends Hitman's belly button to the back.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Hitman knows he should have avoided that one.
Hitman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helpmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitman has time to react.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann throws a good cross that connects.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Hitman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helpmann connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Helpmann scores with a four punch combination!
Hitman throws a poor cross that misses
and Helpmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helpmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hitman moves forwards but Helpmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helpmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Hitman off the cage and back into range.
Hitman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helpmann connects with a single shot there.
Helpmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hitman drops his hands momentarily and Helpmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Helpmann throws a good cross that connects.
Hitman takes one to the chin there.
Hitman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hitman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Helpmann lands.
Helpmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hitman. Hitman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Helpmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back.
Hitman swinging wildly here.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Helpmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitman on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Helpmann as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitman takes one to the side of the head.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helpmann works the jab nicely.
Helpmann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitman throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitman walks into a straight right hand from Helpmann.
Helpmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hitman under the eye.
Hitman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helpmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Hitman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Hitman's body.
Helpmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitman throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Helpmann. Beautiful body shot.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Hitman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hitman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helpmann connects with a right hand. Hitman shakes it off.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hitman walks into a jab.
Hitman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helpmann circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Helpmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Hitman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Helpmann jabs Hitman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hitman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Helpmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Helpmann - just one landing.
Helpmann jabs Hitman right on the nose. Hitman blinks but takes it well.
Helpmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Hitman's head.
Nice shot by Helpmann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helpmann moves out of range of the body kick from Hitman.
Hitman looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
A jab from Helpmann does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Hitman misses with a shot to the body
and Hitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitman misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Helpmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hitman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hitman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitman misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Helpmann finds it's target.
Hitman throws a nice looking combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helpmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitman can do to turn this around?
Hitman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Helpmann there.
Helpmann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hitman walks into a left hand.
Helpmann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitman's head backwards.
Hitman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Helpmann scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Hitman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Hitman.
Helpmann lands with a good body shot.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hitman misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann catches Hitman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Helpmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hitman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Helpmann coming out on top.
Helpmann with a jab.
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Hitman's body.
Decent striking displayed by Helpmann there.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Helpmann jabs at Hitman's body.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
Hitman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Helpmann scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for Helpmann.
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitman needs to keep his hands up - Helpmann had a free shot at his head there.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 connects with a body shot that sends Hitman's belly button to the back.
Hitman walks into a stiff left hand from Helpmann.
Helpmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitman.
Helpmann works Hitman's body with a nice hook.
Hitman throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Hitman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Helpmann clobbers Hitman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the body.
Helpmann throws a good cross that connects.
Left hook, right uppercut from Helpmann.
Hitman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helpmann lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Hitman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitman ducks right into an uppercut from Helpmann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hitman takes one on the button.
Hitman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helpmann lands a jab to Hitman's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helpmann 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
Robert Helpmann tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The Hitman was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you everyone for supporting RSC!'.
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