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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Helguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch comes to the cage accompanied by Get Knocked Out. Ray Punch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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190 cm
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185 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Helguera!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Punch.
Helguera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Punch scores with a shot to the body.
Helguera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punch.
Punch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Punch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helguera shoots in and drives through. Punch sprawls well.
Helguera takes one on the button.
Punch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Punch stuffs the takedown.
Punch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helguera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Punch is fending him off so far but Helguera persists. Nope, Punch circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Helguera.
Punch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Helguera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helguera.
Punch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helguera staying out of range there.
Punch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helguera under the eye.
Helguera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Helguera misses with a two punch combination.
Punch misses with a right hand
and Helguera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helguera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Punch defends it nicely.
Punch throws a shot to the body.
Punch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Helguera.
Helguera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Punch with a hook.
Ray Punch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helguera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punch missing with a left hand there. Helguera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helguera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Punch connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helguera works over Punch's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helguera dives in and grabs Punch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Punch pushes down on Helguera's head and hops out.
Helguera drives through with a takedown into Punch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Helguera looks gassed!
Punch pulls Helguera in close to prevent any damage.
Helguera passes Punch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Punch moves into full guard.
Helguera trying to control but Punch is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helguera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Punch is keeping the position for now.
Helguera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Punch keeping moving, preventing Helguera from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luis Helguera has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice body punch from Punch.
Helguera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Punch punishes Helguera's body with a nice straight punch.
Punch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helguera's head.
Punch scores with a hook to the body. Helguera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Punch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helguera's head.
Helguera shoots for a takedown but Punch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Punch lands the left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helguera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Punch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Punch scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punch lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Punch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Punch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Punch lunges at Helguera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Helguera's hand.
Punch lands a head shot.
Helguera shoots in for a takedown but Punch shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Punch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Punch.
A jab lands there for Punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Punch!
Punch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Punch scores with a decent looking hook.
Luis Helguera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helguera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Punch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Helguera drops his hands momentarily and Punch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helguera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Punch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helguera slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Helguera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Punch cracks Helguera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Punch walks into a straight right hand from Helguera.
Helguera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ray Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helguera throws a body punch but Punch moves out of range.
A jab from Punch does it's job there.
Helguera defending well as Punch loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Punch there.
Punch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Helguera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Helguera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Helguera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ray Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Helguera.
Punch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Helguera.
Helguera is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Helguera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Punch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Helguera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helguera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Helguera is defended easily by Punch.
Punch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Punch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helguera has time to react.
Punch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Punch cracks Helguera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ray Punch is winning the standup battle so far.
Helguera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Punch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punch throws a poor cross that misses
and Helguera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helguera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Helguera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Punch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Punch tries to kick Helguera off but Helguera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Punch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Helguera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Punch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helguera.
Helguera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch wants to get back to his feet.
Helguera misses with a head shot. Punch uses the momentum to regain guard.
Helguera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Punch managing to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helguera looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Punch dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Punch connects with a jab.
Helguera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Punch looks to throw the jab but Helguera is out of range.
Helguera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Punch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Helguera defending well as Punch loads up on a big left hand.
Punch missing with a left hand there. Helguera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Helguera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Helguera takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Punch.
Helguera shoots and misses
and Punch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Helguera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Punch throws out the jab.
Punch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch takes a swing at Helguera's ribcage but misses.
Punch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Helguera.
Ray Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Helguera.
Helguera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Helguera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Punch is trying to stand.
Punch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helguera on the ground.
Punch is trying to maintain the position but Helguera is very close to passing his half guard.
Helguera wants to free his trapped foot but Punch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Helguera trying to control from half guard but Punch is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helguera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helguera is looking for a kimura but Punch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Helguera to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helguera thows a huge punch but Punch dodges it nicely.
Punch tries to roll over but Helguera keeps him under control.
Helguera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Punch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helguera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Punch is trying to stand up here but Helguera is controlling him well.
Punch is staying active underneath Helguera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Helguera stops Punch from getting back to his feet.
Punch preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Helguera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Punch's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helguera.
Luis Helguera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Punch is defending against the submission attempts here by Helguera.
Helguera misses with a head shot. Punch uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helguera trying to control the position from guard on top but Punch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luis Helguera.
I think Punch 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Ray Punch!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Ray Punch!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Ray Punch!
Ray Punch wins by unanimous decision!
Ray Punch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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