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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Stenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Stenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stig Helmer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmer tries to clinch up.
Helmer fails with the takedown
and Stenkov counters with a big head kick but Helmer shrugs it off.
Stenkov tests Helmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Stig Helmer has been cut.
Stenkov is looking to slow Helmer down with leg kicks.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Helmer is defended easily by Stenkov.
Stenkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Helmer's head.
Stenkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helmer's sensitive parts.
Stenkov throws a leg kick which misses Helmer's front leg but catches the back leg as Helmer tries to avoid it.
Helmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stenkov.
Stenkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Helmer's sensitive parts.
Helmer shoots in and bounces Stenkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stenkov controls Helmer momentarily but Helmer frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmer won't allow Stenkov to sweep him here.
Helmer stands and throws Stenkov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stenkov tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Stenkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Helmer working the ground and pound but Stenkov is defending the strikes.
Helmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stenkov is looking to regain half guard here but Helmer keeps moving and retains side control.
Helmer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stenkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Helmer's guard! Nice work there by Stenkov!
Stenkov stays in close to Helmer's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Helmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Helmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helmer is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenkov trying to control but Helmer is working from the bottom.
Helmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexandr Stenkov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stenkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Helmer is just out of range.
Helmer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmer with a poor takedown
and Stenkov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alexandr Stenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stig Helmer.
Helmer misses with a takedown attempt
and Stenkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Helmer is defended easily by Stenkov.
Helmer looks winded!
Stenkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Helmer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stenkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helmer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenkov.
Stenkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helmer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stenkov.
Alexandr Stenkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stenkov counters with a thumping low kick.
Helmer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stenkov counters with a left and a right... And another left! Helmer is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Stenkov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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