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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Valentine (ranked 579 p4p, 1198 weight class) and Rupert Helenius (ranked 74 p4p, 161 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helenius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentine.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helenius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Helenius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helenius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helenius fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Helenius with that takedown attempt.
Valentine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Valentine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Helenius tries to clinch but Valentine is having none of it.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Helenius.
It appears Valentine was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Helenius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Helenius tries to get set, Valentine tries to push him back and clinch up but Helenius manages to avoid the attempt.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rupert Helenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helenius fails to land the takedown.
Helenius clinches up against the cage.
Valentine lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Valentine.
Valentine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helenius wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Helenius.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Helenius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Helenius blocks the leg kick.
Helenius clinches.
Helenius throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Helenius breaks the clinch.
Helenius throws a nice head kick!
Valentine thumps Helenius with a low kick.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Helenius lands with a shot to the body.
Helenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Helenius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valentine tries to avoid it but Helenius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valentine to the ground. Valentine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lou Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Helenius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helenius misses with a body shot
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Helenius.
Valentine sets himself, and Helenius steps forward looking for the clinch! Valentine avoids it this time.
Valentine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valentine wants it to stay on the feet.
Valentine is looking for a counter combo.
Valentine throws a jab but it's blocked by Helenius.
Helenius throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentine lands a big uppercut and Helenius crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Helenius looks OK. Valentine waves Helenius back to his feet!
Helenius is rocked!
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Helenius - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helenius shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lou Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine throws a jab when Helenius was well out of range.
Helenius goes for a double leg but Valentine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valentine continues to drive forward.
Helenius swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Helenius's knee momentarily.
Helenius looks winded!
Helenius slips a straight right by Valentine.
Helenius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine struggles to land a body shot inside as Helenius controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Helenius.
Helenius wants to break free but Valentine has control.
Helenius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Helenius wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valentine has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Helenius.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Helenius tries to break free but Valentine pushes him back against the cage.
Valentine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Helenius does no damage.
Valentine is looking to counter with a body kick.
Helenius throws a nice looking combination but Valentine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valentine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Helenius avoids it.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Helenius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine feints and then cracks Helenius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Helenius down.
Helenius moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Valentine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Helenius tries to clinch up.
Helenius throws out a powerful jab.
Helenius lands a head shot.
Helenius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Helenius scores with a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Valentine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Helenius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Valentine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Helenius defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Helenius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Valentine!
Valentine can't escape the position.
Helenius controlling his opponent.
Valentine is looking to improve his position but Helenius isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Helenius is controlling well.
Valentine is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valentine avoid being mounted?
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Helenius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine trying to hold on to Helenius's head to control him but Helenius postures up.
Valentine tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Valentine trying to hold on to Helenius's head to control him but Helenius postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helenius wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Helenius controlling the action here.
Valentine tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Helenius has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Valentine tries to reverse the position but Helenius maintains control.
Valentine wants to hold on but Helenius pushes him away.
Valentine is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helenius controlling his opponent.
Valentine throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Helenius avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Valentine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Valentine regains half guard.
Helenius is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Helenius working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helenius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Helenius moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.
A shot in the inside from Valentine.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helenius's elbow.
Helenius lands with a short shot to the head.
Valentine misses with the head strike.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Helenius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valentine breaks the clinch.
Helenius throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Helenius.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helenius misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helenius's sensitive parts.
Helenius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine is looking to counter with a body kick.
Helenius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Helenius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine counters with a body kick that stops Helenius in his tracks momentarily.
Helenius takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Valentine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Helenius misses the jab.
Helenius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Helenius tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Valentine defends well and Helenius ends up having to push Valentine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Valentine tried to counter with a leg kick but Helenius avoided it.
Helenius fails with the takedown.
Valentine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Helenius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helenius dives in for a single leg takedown but Valentine sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lou Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valentine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lou Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Helenius throws a lazy head kick
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Helenius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helenius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentine as he jumps to the side.
Helenius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentine can pounce on him.
Helenius wants to clinch
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Helenius throws a combination that misses
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helenius misses with a double jab
and Valentine counters with a nice right hand that sends Helenius toppling to the canvas! Helenius scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Valentine finish him?!
Helenius is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine drops Helenius with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Helenius! Valentine dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Valentine!
In his post fight interview, Lou Valentine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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