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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artie Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Helpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Artie Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, First Helpa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helpa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dundee circles away.
Helpa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dundee but Dundee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Helpa has a takedown stuffed.
Artie Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of First Helpa.
Helpa misses with a takedown
and Dundee counters with a left and a right that stings Helpa.
Helpa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dundee as he jumps to the side.
First Helpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee throws out a powerful jab.
Dundee punishes Helpa's body with a nice straight punch.
Dundee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Helpa's half guard.
Helpa is not content to let Dundee control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee slips a nice elbow through Helpa's hands, connecting with Helpa's forehead.
Dundee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helpa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helpa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dundee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dundee is trying to control. Helpa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dundee passes to full mount!
Dundee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dundee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dundee throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee dominating with strikes here.
Helpa is trying to stand up.
Helpa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Helpa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dundee.
Dundee fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Helpa can't escape the position.
Dundee punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dundee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helpa is looking to escape.
Dundee landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Dundee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dundee with good strikes from the mount here!
Dundee landing punches.
Dundee prevents Helpa from getting the reversal.
Helpa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dundee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Helpa is trying to stand.
Helpa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dundee.
Dundee unloads with some shots from mount but Helpa bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Helpa's face.
Helpa is trying to escape the mount.
Dundee with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Helpa hang on?
Helpa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dundee with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dundee is landing with some decent strikes but Helpa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dundee looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Dundee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Dundee as Helpa shoots in.
Dundee tries to clinch there but Helpa circles away.
Helpa tries for a takedown but Dundee circles away easily
and Dundee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dundee.
Helpa wants a takedown.
Artie Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of First Helpa.
Helpa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dundee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dundee manages to end up in side control.
Helpa is looking to reverse the position.
Dundee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Helpa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dundee's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dundee throwing shots but Helpa is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee thows a huge punch but Helpa dodges it nicely.
Dundee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Artie Dundee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Helpa wants to control but Dundee is having none of it.
Dundee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Helpa is looking to escape.
Helpa is desperately trying to improve his position but Dundee has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dundee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dundee landing strikes from the mount.
Dundee landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dundee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dundee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Helpa's face.
Dundee with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Dundee.
Dundee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Helpa can do to turn this around?
Dundee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dundee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Helpa hang on?
Helpa is squirming around, avoiding Dundee's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee looking to finish with strikes here!
Helpa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dundee.
Helpa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dundee trying to control but Helpa is having none of it.
Helpa tries to hold on but Dundee pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee wants to control the pace but Helpa is squirming around nicely.
Helpa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dundee 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.
Dundee breaks from Helpa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Helpa wants to control but Dundee is having none of it.
Dundee punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helpa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Helpa is squirming around, avoiding Dundee's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Dundee dominated that second round.
That's time! Dundee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Helpa shoots in but Dundee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Dundee with that takedown attempt.
Helpa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helpa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Dundee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dundee stands and throws Helpa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dundee lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Helpa works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Helpa is trying to maintain the position but Dundee is very close to passing his half guard.
Dundee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Helpa has hold of Dundee's hands but Dundee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dundee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Helpa is staying active underneath Dundee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dundee tries to pass to full mount but Helpa defends it.
Dundee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee slips a nice elbow through Helpa's hands, connecting with Helpa's forehead.
Dundee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Helpa keeps working.
Helpa wants to control but Dundee is keeping busy.
Dundee trying to control the action but Helpa is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dundee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dundee is looking to stall here but Helpa recovers full guard.
Dundee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee trying to control but Helpa is working from the bottom.
Dundee prevents Helpa from getting back to his feet.
Helpa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dundee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dundee winds up and cracks Helpa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dundee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Helpa's head.
Helpa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dundee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Helpa is trying to stand back up but Dundee is controlling him
Dundee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dundee connects with a nice short shot to Helpa's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee trying to control from half guard but Helpa is working away.
Helpa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Helpa 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.
Helpa can't keep his opponent in guard - Dundee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dundee thows a huge punch but Helpa dodges it nicely.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helpa is trying to control but can't.
Dundee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Helpa tries to get to full guard but Dundee has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Dundee clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Helpa shoots in for a takedown but Dundee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Helpa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Helpa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Helpa has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dundee to counter with a crisp jab.
Dundee dives in and grabs Helpa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Helpa pushes down on Dundee's head and hops out.
Dundee connects with a crisp jab.
Helpa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dundee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helpa postures up.
Dundee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Helpa manages to get himself to full guard.
Dundee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Helpa tries to kick Dundee off in order to stand up. Dundee Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dundee creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Helpa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Helpa is looking for a sweep.
Dundee lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dundee in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Helpa is looking for a sweep.
Helpa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dundee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Helpa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dundee misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dundee misses with the ground and pound.
Dundee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dundee wants to control but Helpa is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Helpa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helpa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dundee connects with a decent elbow.
Dundee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dundee wants to control but Helpa is keeping him busy.
Dundee gets to mount! Helpa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Poor strikes thrown by Dundee there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dundee with good strikes from the mount here!
Dundee lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dundee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Dundee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dundee lands a big elbow.
Helpa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dundee.
Dundee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Helpa has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dundee's lack of action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dundee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helpa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie Dundee had his way with First Helpa in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Helpa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Helpa misses with a takedown attempt
and Dundee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Helpa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dundee counters with a takedown into side control.
Artie Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of First Helpa.
You can see the frustration on Helpa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dundee working the ground and pound but Helpa is defending the strikes.
Helpa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dundee is working Helpa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dundee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dundee wants to control but Helpa is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Helpa is trying to improve his position.
Dundee trying to control the position but Helpa is working away.
Helpa is looking for a sweep.
Dundee is trying to ground and pound but Helpa uses the momentary lack of control by Dundee to regain half guard.
Dundee throwing shots but Helpa is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helpa is not content to let Dundee control the position.
Dundee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dundee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helpa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Helpa is looking for a sweep. Dundee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dundee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dundee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dundee thows a huge punch but Helpa dodges it nicely.
Dundee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dundee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Helpa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dundee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Helpa?
Helpa working to try and regain half guard.
Artie Dundee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dundee throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Helpa because Dundee loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee landing punches.
Dundee dominating with strikes here.
Dundee throwing strikes here but Helpa is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dundee misses with a head shot.
Dundee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Helpa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dundee tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Helpa is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dundee lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Helpa hang on?
First Helpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dundee working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie Dundee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dundee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:45
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie Dundee!
An out of breath Artie Dundee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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