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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jetmir Erminus (ranked 3059 p4p, 2472 weight class) and Durans Helmsfrid Jr (ranked 305 p4p, 260 weight class). Jetmir Erminus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 cm 19 150 3 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm 26 145 4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling Solid boxing Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt Counter fighter Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jetmir Erminus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Durans Helmsfrid Jr! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Erminus looks to land a right hand but Helmsfrid Jr moved out of range. Erminus jabbing away but nothing is landing. Erminus throws a sloppy body shot
and Helmsfrid Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Erminus stalling in the clinch but Helmsfrid Jr improves position. Helmsfrid Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Helmsfrid Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard. Helmsfrid Jr trying to control the action but Erminus is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Helmsfrid Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erminus sees it coming and defends easily. Helmsfrid Jr is looking to take a break and control but Erminus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Erminus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Erminus trying to control here.
Helmsfrid Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Helmsfrid Jr is looking to take a break and control but Erminus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Helmsfrid Jr wants to pass the guard but Erminus is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Helmsfrid Jr is looking to take a break and control but Erminus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Helmsfrid Jr wants to pass to mount but Erminus is defending the position. Erminus is controlling Helmsfrid Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jetmir Erminus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Helmsfrid Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably and Helmsfrid Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Erminus throws a leg kick but Helmsfrid Jr moved away. Erminus misses with a straight right. Helmsfrid Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Helmsfrid Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erminus paws at him with a jab and circles away. Erminus throws a solid leg kick but Helmsfrid Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Erminus. Helmsfrid Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erminus. Helmsfrid Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Erminus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Erminus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Erminus misses with a two punch combination.
Nice cross by Erminus. Erminus missing with a left hand there. Helmsfrid Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jetmir Erminus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters circling - Erminus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Helmsfrid Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Helmsfrid Jr rushes Erminus and presses him up against the cage. Helmsfrid Jr slows down the pace here.
Helmsfrid Jr avoiding damage.
Erminus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Erminus tries to circle away but Helmsfrid Jr has him pinned against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Helmsfrid Jr pulls guard effortlessly. Erminus preventing the sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Durans Helmsfrid Jr will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Erminus looks to score with a jab to the body but Helmsfrid Jr is just out of range. The fighters circling - Erminus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Erminus missing with a left hand there. Helmsfrid Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Helmsfrid Jr wants to counter the offense by Erminus and move into the clinch position. Erminus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Erminus throws a leg kick and Helmsfrid Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Erminus working hard to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Helmsfrid Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Helmsfrid Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Helmsfrid Jr stalling against the cage.
Helmsfrid Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Erminus just stands there and leans against the cage. Helmsfrid Jr tries to pull guard but Erminus holds him up against the cage and eventually Helmsfrid Jr drops back down to his feet.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Durans Helmsfrid Jr. Helmsfrid Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Erminus uses from the top position. Erminus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Helmsfrid Jr trying to control the position.
Erminus controlling from the top position. Erminus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Helmsfrid Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erminus's guard.
Helmsfrid Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Erminus keeping full guard, as Helmsfrid Jr tries to pass. Erminus pulls Helmsfrid Jr in close to prevent any damage. Helmsfrid Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Helmsfrid Jr wants to control from the top but Erminus keeps moving. Helmsfrid Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Erminus controlling the position. Helmsfrid Jr trying to control but Erminus is working from the bottom. Erminus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Helmsfrid Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Helmsfrid Jr trying to control but Erminus is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Erminus just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Erminus misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Helmsfrid Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Erminus throws an overhand right that lands on Helmsfrid Jr's shoulder, as Helmsfrid Jr tries to avoid the shot. Erminus sets himself, and Helmsfrid Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Erminus avoids it this time. A slow jab from Erminus misses its intended target. A punch combination from Erminus misses. Helmsfrid Jr wants to counter the offense by Erminus and move into the clinch position. Helmsfrid Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Helmsfrid Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Erminus shakes him off and moves away. Erminus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Erminus sets himself, and Helmsfrid Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Erminus avoids it this time. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Erminus misses with a lunging right hand
and Helmsfrid Jr moves into the clinch. Erminus prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jetmir Erminus will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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. Helmsfrid Jr moves out of range of the strikes. Jetmir Erminus is winning the standup battle so far. Erminus misses with a straight right. Erminus misses with a straight right. Erminus throws a hook but Helmsfrid Jr avoids it easily. Erminus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Helmsfrid Jr moves into the clinch. Erminus is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Helmsfrid Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Helmsfrid Jr scores with a nice hook to the head. Helmsfrid Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Erminus working hard to break the clinch. Helmsfrid Jr is trying to pull guard but Erminus has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Helmsfrid Jr tries to pull guard but Erminus forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Durans Helmsfrid Jr. The referee calls for Helmsfrid Jr to work.
Helmsfrid Jr stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Helmsfrid Jr's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Helmsfrid Jr tries to pull guard but Erminus forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Helmsfrid Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Helmsfrid Jr jumps guard but Erminus stands there with Helmsfrid Jr around his waist. Helmsfrid Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Helmsfrid Jr has Erminus pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Helmsfrid Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Erminus to keep the fight standing. A bit of stalling here from Helmsfrid Jr.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Helmsfrid Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Erminus to keep the fight standing. Helmsfrid Jr fails to pull guard.
Helmsfrid Jr is trying to pull guard but Erminus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Helmsfrid Jr jumps guard but Erminus stands there with Helmsfrid Jr around his waist. Helmsfrid Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Erminus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Helmsfrid Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Erminus wants to get back to striking at distance but Helmsfrid Jr won't allow it.
Helmsfrid Jr is trying to pull guard but Erminus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Erminus's face as he tries to break the clinch. Helmsfrid Jr jumps guard but Erminus stands there with Helmsfrid Jr around his waist. Helmsfrid Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Helmsfrid Jr tries to pull guard but Erminus holds him up against the cage and eventually Helmsfrid Jr drops back down to his feet.
Helmsfrid Jr is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Helmsfrid Jr wants a takedown.
Helmsfrid Jr keeps control of Erminus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Helmsfrid Jr has Erminus pressed against the cage, preventing Erminus from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Helmsfrid Jr jumps guard.
Helmsfrid Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Helmsfrid Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Erminus is proving a slippery customer.
Helmsfrid Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Helmsfrid Jr is looking for a triangle here but Erminus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jetmir Erminus. I think Erminus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus!
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energy
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RATING
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