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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben rotslesbergur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Hellwig is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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193 cm
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279 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben rotslesbergur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Hellwig!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellwig clinches up against the cage.
rotslesbergur tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hellwig working rotslesbergur over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
rotslesbergur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hellwig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
rotslesbergur is breathing heavily.
Hellwig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hellwig missing with knees to the body.
Hellwig tries a knee to the head but rotslesbergur blocks it.
rotslesbergur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hellwig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hellwig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
rotslesbergur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hellwig smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben rotslesbergur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellwig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hellwig throws a front kick aimed at rotslesbergur's knee but rotslesbergur avoids it well.
rotslesbergur fails to land the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellwig stalling.
Hellwig misses with a body punch.
Hellwig lands a shot to the body.
rotslesbergur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hellwig gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hellwig lands an elbow inside that rotslesbergur shrugs off.
It looks like Ben rotslesbergur has been cut.
Hellwig has rotslesbergur pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hellwig pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending rotslesbergur tumbling to the mat - Hellwig dives into rotslesbergur's guard.
Hellwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hellwig in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hellwig is working rotslesbergur over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
rotslesbergur keeping full guard, as Hellwig tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
rotslesbergur keeping moving, preventing Hellwig from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
rotslesbergur looking for a guillotine here but Hellwig defends easily.
rotslesbergur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hellwig postures up and lands a big shot to rotslesbergur's brow.
Hellwig postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hellwig throwing strikes from guard but rotslesbergur blocks nicely.
Hellwig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hellwig content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
rotslesbergur utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
rotslesbergur wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hellwig pushes down on rotslesbergur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hellwig wants to pass to mount but rotslesbergur is defending the position.
Hellwig stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
rotslesbergur missing with punches from the bottom.
Hellwig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
rotslesbergur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hellwig pulls his head out easily.
rotslesbergur taking some punishment here, with Hellwig in his half guard.
Hellwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hellwig trying to control the action but rotslesbergur is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellwig is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. rotslesbergur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hellwig.
Hellwig misses with a head shot. rotslesbergur uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Hellwig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben rotslesbergur's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hellwig leaves rotslesbergur with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Hellwig.
Hellwig tries to clinch there but rotslesbergur circles away.
Hellwig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hellwig staying out of range there.
Hellwig is looking to clinch but rotslesbergur is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellwig displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from rotslesbergur.
rotslesbergur cracks Hellwig with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hellwig pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hellwig is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellwig throws a low kick but rotslesbergur avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hellwig.
rotslesbergur slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from rotslesbergur is defended easily by Hellwig.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben rotslesbergur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
rotslesbergur dives in and grabs Hellwig's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hellwig pushes down on rotslesbergur's head and hops out.
Hellwig swinging wildly here.
Hellwig misses with a head kick.
Good work by rotslesbergur as he checks the leg kick.
rotslesbergur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
rotslesbergur blocks the elbow strike.
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.
rotslesbergur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hellwig avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hellwig tries to work over rotslesbergur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hellwig leaning against his opponent.
Hellwig throws a head punch that misses.
Hellwig has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed rotslesbergur clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
rotslesbergur looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
rotslesbergur turns into Hellwig and is now in his guard.
Hellwig can't keep his opponent in guard - rotslesbergur advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
rotslesbergur wants to take a breather but Hellwig is having none of it.
rotslesbergur works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rotslesbergur controlling his opponent.
rotslesbergur looking to control but Hellwig is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
rotslesbergur content just to control the position here.
Hellwig is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
rotslesbergur controlling from mount.
Hellwig tries to hold on but rotslesbergur postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
rotslesbergur content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben rotslesbergur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben rotslesbergur's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
rotslesbergur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
rotslesbergur closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hellwig to the mat! Hellwig manages to get full guard.
Hellwig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as rotslesbergur controls the pace.
Hellwig looking for a sweep. Not yet Hellwig, not yet.
rotslesbergur looking to pass the guard.
Hellwig looking to control.
rotslesbergur wants to control from the top but Hellwig keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ben rotslesbergur has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
rotslesbergur gets the takedown into side control.
Hellwig is looking for a sweep.
rotslesbergur working away.
Hellwig prevents rotslesbergur from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Hellwig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hellwig stops rotslesbergur from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rotslesbergur controls the position from side control.
Hellwig tries to bench press rotslesbergur off him but rotslesbergur keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Hellwig's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
rotslesbergur wants to control but Hellwig is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
rotslesbergur clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hellwig misses with a knee to the head.
Hellwig misses with a knee strike.
Hellwig trying to stall but rotslesbergur improves his position.
A short right from Hellwig.
rotslesbergur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hellwig is fighting off a takedown attempt but rotslesbergur is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hellwig to the mat. Hellwig regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
rotslesbergur controls from within his opponent's guard.
rotslesbergur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hellwig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
rotslesbergur trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellwig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig keeping full guard, as rotslesbergur tries to pass.
Hellwig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with rotslesbergur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
rotslesbergur trying to control but Hellwig is working from the bottom.
Jim Hellwig has got the better of the ground game so far.
rotslesbergur is really struggling to control Hellwig but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ben rotslesbergur wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hellwig gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
rotslesbergur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hellwig is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben rotslesbergur showed his dominance in that final round.
I think rotslesbergur 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben rotslesbergur!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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