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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hearst Helmsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by The Fire Rises. The key to victory for Michael Peterson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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254 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hearst Helmsley!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmsley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peterson's waist but Peterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Helmsley off to one side.
Helmsley avoids a kick to the body.
Helmsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peterson is trying to control but can't.
Peterson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Helmsley connects with a nice short shot to Peterson's temple.
Helmsley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Helmsley trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well.
Peterson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helmsley is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helmsley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Helmsley connects with a nice short shot to Peterson's temple.
Helmsley trying to mount his opponent but Peterson defends it.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helmsley.
Helmsley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Helmsley looks to land a strike but Peterson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Peterson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helmsley.
Peterson is trying to keep Helmsley in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmsley wants to get up but he can't break Peterson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Peterson is working an open guard so Helmsley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Peterson. No joy for Helmsley on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helmsley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hearst Helmsley.
Peterson tries to clinch but Helmsley moves out of range.
Helmsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Helmsley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Helmsley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Helmsley scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to stand but Helmsley is controlling the position.
Helmsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helmsley passes Peterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Helmsley lands with a punch from half guard.
Peterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helmsley.
Helmsley trying to advance position but Peterson counters by regaining guard.
Peterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Helmsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Helmsley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Helmsley looking to pass the guard.
Helmsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Helmsley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helmsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helmsley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helmsley postures up in Peterson's guard and throws a big left but Peterson blocks it.
Helmsley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Helmsley throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hearst Helmsley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Helmsley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Helmsley crashes against the mat.
Peterson tries to escape but Helmsley is in control.
Peterson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Helmsley connects with a decent elbow.
Helmsley lands a few punches from side control.
Helmsley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Peterson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helmsley lands a strong strike to the head of Peterson. That's dazed him! Helmsley looking to finish here. Peterson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Helmsley lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hearst Helmsley!
During a confident post fight interview, Hearst Helmsley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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