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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DFC Las Vegas 49
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Helmer takes one to the chin there.
Mengestu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Helmer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mengestu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helmer.
Mengestu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helmer moves out of range of the leg kick from Mengestu.
Helmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Helmer slips under a jab from Mengestu.
Mengestu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mengestu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helmer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mengestu misses with a head kick.
Helmer feinted with a counter takedown.
Mengestu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helmer feinted with a counter takedown.
Helmer defending well as Mengestu loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helmer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mengestu counters with a nice leg kick.
Helmer fails to land the takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mengestu enables Helmer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mengestu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
Mengestu keeping full guard, as Helmer tries to pass.
Helmer is working hard here to advance position.
Mengestu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helmer.
Helmer looking to pass the guard.
Helmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mengestu pulls Helmer in to control the position.
Helmer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Helmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Mengestu has wrist control.
Mengestu keeping full guard, as Helmer tries to pass.
Helmer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mengestu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Helmer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mengestu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mengestu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mengestu! #REVB#
Helmer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mengestu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Helmer can't escape the position.
Helmer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Helmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Helmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mengestu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Helmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Helmer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mengestu keeping full guard, as Helmer tries to pass.
Mengestu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Helmer's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Helmer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mengestu has passed into half guard!
Mengestu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mengestu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Mengestu prevents Helmer from getting the reversal.
Mengestu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mengestu is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Mengestu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Helmer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Mengestu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helmer is looking to escape.
Helmer tries to reverse the position but Mengestu maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tafari Mengestu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mengestu looks to land a right hand but Helmer moved out of range.
Helmer walks into a jab.
Mengestu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mengestu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Helmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mengestu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Helmer.
Mengestu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mengestu throws an overhand right that lands on Helmer's shoulder, as Helmer tries to avoid the shot.
Mengestu throws a jab when Helmer was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mengestu connects with a leg kick. Helmer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mengestu throws out a leg kick but Helmer moves out of range and Mengestu only half commits.
Helmer attempts a counter takedown but Mengestu avoids it well and moves away.
Mengestu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mengestu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Helmer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Mengestu keeping hold of Helmer's head, controlling as best he can.
Helmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Helmer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Helmer seems to be working for a kimura but Mengestu defends the submission attempt.
Helmer with the ground and pound but Mengestu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stig Helmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Helmer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mengestu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mengestu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mengestu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helmer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mengestu has managed to get both his arms back between Helmer's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Helmer looking for a sweep. Not yet Helmer, not yet. #SUB#
Helmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Helmer is looking for a triangle here but Mengestu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Helmer gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Helmer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helmer wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Helmer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mengestu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helmer is striking off his back. Mengestu thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Helmer is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Helmer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mengestu works his way into full mount! #T4#
Mengestu controlling the position easily from mount.
Helmer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Helmer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helmer is looking for a sweep. Mengestu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mengestu stalling.
Helmer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tafari Mengestu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Helmer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mengestu swivels and escapes.
Mengestu takes a swing at Helmer's ribcage but misses.
Mengestu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Helmer on the side of the head.
Tafari Mengestu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Helmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mengestu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mengestu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helmer.
Helmer walks into a jab.
Mengestu cracks Helmer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mengestu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Helmer! Mengestu dives in looking to finish! Helmer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tafari Mengestu!
After winning the bout, Tafari Mengestu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC LV MAYHEM 22
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1#
A big left from Chikatchawan misses.
A jab from Chikatchawan misses.
As Chikatchawan tries to get set, Helmer tries to push him back and clinch up but Chikatchawan manages to avoid the attempt.
Helmer moves away from the strike by Chikatchawan.
Helmer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chikatchawan sprawls and moves away.
Chikatchawan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Helmer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chikatchawan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Helmer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chikatchawan tries to get to full guard but Helmer has control of the leg.
Chikatchawan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Helmer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chikatchawan is just riding it out for now. Helmer eventually gives up the hold.
Helmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1##SUB#
Helmer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chikatchawan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Helmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Helmer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Helmer is looking for a kimura but Chikatchawan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helmer to get the leverage.
Chikatchawan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Helmer thows a huge punch but Chikatchawan dodges it nicely.
Helmer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Chikatchawan is defending against the submission attempts here by Helmer.
Chikatchawan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Helmer seems to be working for a kimura but Chikatchawan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Helmer wants to work for an arm triangle but Chikatchawan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Helmer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Helmer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chikatchawan is just riding it out for now. Helmer eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Helmer seems to be working for a kimura but Chikatchawan defends the submission attempt.
Chikatchawan is pressing down on Helmer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Helmer stopping the sweep attempt from Chikatchawan.
Helmer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chikatchawan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Chikatchawan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Helmer passes Chikatchawan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chikatchawan tries to roll over but Helmer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Helmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chikatchawan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Chikatchawan is defending against the submission attempts here by Helmer.
Helmer is looking to advance position but Chikatchawan won't allow it.
Chikatchawan trying to hold on to Helmer's head to control him but Helmer postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chikatchawan wants to improve his position but Helmer is controlling well.
#SUB#
Helmer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chikatchawan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Helmer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chikatchawan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helmer.
Chikatchawan wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chikatchawan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helmer. #SUB#
Helmer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stig Helmer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Helmer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Helmer tries to clinch there but Chikatchawan circles away.
Chikatchawan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Helmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chikatchawan can do to turn this around?
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick but Helmer checks it.
Helmer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helmer has a takedown stuffed.
Helmer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chikatchawan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan throws an overhand right that lands on Helmer's shoulder, as Helmer tries to avoid the shot.
Helmer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chikatchawan sprawls and moves away.
Helmer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chikatchawan throws a push kick but Helmer slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Chikatchawan throws out a loose jab but Helmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chikatchawan motions for Helmer to come forward. Chikatchawan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Helmer wants to clinch
and Chikatchawan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Helmer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chikatchawan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helmer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Chikatchawan stays in close to Helmer's body and controls the position.
Helmer can't keep his opponent in guard - Chikatchawan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Chikatchawan is continuing to stall.
Helmer moves into full guard.
Chikatchawan wants to control from the top but Helmer keeps moving.
Helmer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chikatchawan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Helmer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Chikatchawan uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Chikatchawan happy to just control the position for now.
Chikatchawan trying to control the position but Helmer is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Helmer sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Helmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chikatchawan pulls his head out easily.
Helmer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Helmer looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Helmer actively working from the bottom here.
Chikatchawan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Helmer is looking for a sweep. Chikatchawan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Helmer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chikatchawan controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helmer punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Chikatchawan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Helmer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Helmer shoots in but Chikatchawan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chikatchawan drops Helmer with a big left hand! Helmer is injured, injured bad! Chikatchawan jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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