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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cannson (ranked 4088 p4p, 5777 weight class) and Durans Helmsfrid (ranked 520 p4p, 650 weight class). Cannson comes to the cage accompanied by Unstoppable. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Cannson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Durans Helmsfrid!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannson misses with a takedown attempt - Helmsfrid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Helmsfrid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Helmsfrid wants it to stay on the feet.
Cannson leaves Helmsfrid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cannson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cannson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Helmsfrid swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Cannson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helmsfrid avoids the body shot from Cannson.
Cannson fails with the takedown.
Cannson clinches up with Helmsfrid and pushes him back against the cage.
Cannson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannson has hold of one of Helmsfrid's legs. Helmsfrid is fighting the takedown attempt but Cannson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Helmsfrid wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cannson manages to pass to side control.
Cannson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helmsfrid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Helmsfrid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cannson prevents Helmsfrid from standing back up.
Cannson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Helmsfrid's head.
Helmsfrid has hold of Cannson's hands but Cannson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helmsfrid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cannson wants to control from the top but Helmsfrid keeps moving.
Cannson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Helmsfrid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cannson stopping the sweep attempt from Helmsfrid.
Cannson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Cannson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannson throwing strikes from guard but Helmsfrid blocks nicely.
Helmsfrid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannson.
Cannson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Helmsfrid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cannson.
Helmsfrid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cannson controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helmsfrid can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cannson wants to control from the top but Helmsfrid keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannson has managed to clinch.
Helmsfrid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cannson swings wildly with an uppercut but Helmsfrid uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Helmsfrid has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Helmsfrid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cannson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Helmsfrid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cannson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cannson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cannson shoots in but Helmsfrid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Helmsfrid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cannson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmsfrid slips a jab from Cannson.
Helmsfrid fails to land the takedown.
Helmsfrid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cannson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Helmsfrid throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cannson's waist but Cannson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Helmsfrid off to one side.
Cannson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cannson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Helmsfrid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Helmsfrid tries for a takedown but Cannson manages to get underhooks.
Cannson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannson wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cannson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Helmsfrid is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cannson to the mat. Cannson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannson keeping moving, preventing Helmsfrid from controlling successfully.
Cannson 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.
Helmsfrid throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cannson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cannson fails with the takedown.
Helmsfrid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cannson swivels and escapes.
Cannson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helmsfrid moves away.
Cannson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Helmsfrid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Helmsfrid is looking to regain half guard here but Cannson keeps moving and retains side control.
Cannson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cannson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cannson gets to mount! Helmsfrid was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Helmsfrid can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cannson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Helmsfrid avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cannson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Helmsfrid that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cannson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cannson working the ground and pound effectively.
Helmsfrid is rocked!
Helmsfrid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cannson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Helmsfrid is still in real trouble! Can Cannson finish him?
Helmsfrid is in a horrible position here. Cannson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cannson is landing with some decent strikes but Helmsfrid is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A big strike lands for Cannson! That's really hurt Helmsfrid and he's turned his back - Cannson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Cannson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cannson!
A victorious Steve Cannson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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