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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paterson's entrance music is Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stig Helmer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Helmer.
Paterson is looking to regain half guard here but Helmer keeps moving and retains side control.
Paterson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Helmer moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Paterson.
Paterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paterson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Helmer off and has taken his back!
Paterson throwing sloppy strikes.
Paterson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Helmer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Helmer trying to hold on to Paterson's head to control him but Paterson postures up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helmer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Paterson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Paterson is looking for a kimura here.
Helmer trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Helmer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Helmer defending well though.
Helmer manages to get to full guard.
Helmer looking to control.
Paterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Helmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Helmer is pulling down on Paterson's head to control his posture.
Paterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson passes into half guard.
Paterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helmer has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helmer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helmer can't keep his opponent in guard - Paterson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helmer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helmer is defending against the submission attempts here by Paterson.
Helmer moves into full guard.
Paterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Helmer has wrist control.
Helmer managing to control the position.
Helmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Helmer controlling Paterson's posture.
Helmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Helmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paterson is aware though and is defending well.
Paterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paterson wants to pass the guard but Helmer is keeping the position.
Paterson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Helmer pulls Paterson in close to prevent any damage.
Paterson 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.
Paterson wants to pass the guard but Helmer is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmer looking for a guillotine here but Paterson defends easily.
Paterson is pushing down on Helmer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Helmer is fighting to maintain full guard but Paterson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Helmer is looking to escape.
Helmer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paterson throwing strikes from guard but Helmer blocks nicely.
Paterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paterson advances to half guard.
Paterson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Helmer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Helmer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helmer trying to control the position.
Paterson throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Paterson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Helmer dives in and scores a takedown into Paterson's guard.
Helmer throwing strikes but missing.
Paterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helmer defends it easily.
Paterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paterson is looking for a triangle but Helmer pushes his legs off easily.
Helmer cracks Paterson with a solid left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helmer lands a couple of elbows.
Paterson working for a triangle but Helmer defends it easily.
Paterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helmer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paterson is looking for a triangle but Helmer pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helmer is in close to Paterson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Helmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Helmer lands a couple of digs.
Helmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
David Paterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Helmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer is working Paterson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Helmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paterson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Helmer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paterson.
Helmer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paterson down.
Helmer is putting a hurting on Paterson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Paterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helmer landing a few strikes.
Helmer lands some shots froms side control.
Helmer landing strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paterson tries to improve position but can't.
Helmer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paterson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmer tries for a kimura but Paterson is defending well.
Helmer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paterson, who protects the arm well.
Paterson is looking for a sweep.
Paterson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Helmer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paterson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Helmer sees it coming and defends easily.
Helmer tries to roll over but Paterson keeps him under control.
Helmer is trying to maintain the position but Paterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Paterson is pressing down on Helmer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helmer is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmer tries to get to full guard but Paterson has control of the leg.
Paterson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helmer is trying to maintain the position but Paterson is very close to passing his half guard.
Helmer is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Paterson is staying active.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Helmer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Helmer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stig Helmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Helmer misses with the combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Helmer.
Helmer grinds an elbow into Paterson's temple.
Helmer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Helmer scoring with punches and elbows.
Helmer throws a strike aimed at the side of Paterson's head but Paterson avoids it well.
Helmer working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helmer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paterson tries to bench press Helmer off him but Helmer keeps the position.
Paterson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helmer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Helmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paterson tries to roll over but Helmer keeps him under control.
Paterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Helmer has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Paterson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Helmer is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Paterson pulls down on the head and he's put Helmer to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Paterson!
David Paterson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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