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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Jakovlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakovlev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Devour. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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290 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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198 cm
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265 lbs
16 - 20 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Jakovlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stig Helmer!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jakovlev moves into range and clinches up with Helmer.
Jakovlev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jakovlev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Stig Helmer has been cut.
Jakovlev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helmer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jakovlev actively working from the bottom here.
Jakovlev is trying to maintain the position but Helmer is very close to passing his half guard.
Jakovlev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jakovlev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Helmer defends it easily.
Helmer stands and throws Jakovlev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovlev struggling a bit here.
Helmer is trying to get an arm triangle but Jakovlev is defending well.
Jakovlev is looking for a sweep.
Helmer scoring with punches and elbows.
Jakovlev regains half guard.
Helmer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jakovlev trying to control here.
Helmer is trying to work for a kimura but Jakovlev is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer is pressing down on Jakovlev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jakovlev is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Helmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakovlev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Helmer is looking to advance position but Jakovlev won't allow it.
Helmer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Helmer is pressing down on Jakovlev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jakovlev is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev wants to get back to his feet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Helmer working his ground and pound in the gym.
Helmer wants to free his trapped foot but Jakovlev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jakovlev is trying to stand up here but Helmer is controlling him well.
Jakovlev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Helmer.
Jakovlev tries to kick Helmer off but Helmer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Helmer is looking for a kimura here.
Jakovlev looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Helmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jakovlev is looking to escape.
Jakovlev is looking for a sweep. Helmer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Helmer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helmer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helmer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jakovlev manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stig Helmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stig Helmer's cut.
That's time! Jakovlev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No joy there for Jakovlev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jakovlev throws out a powerful jab.
Helmer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jakovlev on the side of the head.
Jakovlev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Helmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jakovlev.
Helmer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jakovlev.
Jakovlev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Helmer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helmer slips a jab and a cross from Jakovlev.
Helmer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Helmer duly obliges.
It looks like Petr Jakovlev has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jakovlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jakovlev throws a series of punches but Helmer avoids them all with ease.
Jakovlev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Helmer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jakovlev gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmer passes Jakovlev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Helmer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jakovlev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helmer.
Helmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Helmer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Helmer wants to free his trapped foot but Jakovlev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jakovlev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Helmer is trying to work for a kimura but Jakovlev is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakovlev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jakovlev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jakovlev trying to control here.
Helmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jakovlev wants to get back to his feet.
Jakovlev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helmer pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Helmer lands a nice short elbow.
Stig Helmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jakovlev is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jakovlev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Helmer postures up in Jakovlev's guard and throws a big left but Jakovlev blocks it.
Helmer throwing strikes but missing.
Helmer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jakovlev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helmer has managed to get both his arms back between Jakovlev's legs - danger averted.
Jakovlev wants to sweep but no luck.
Helmer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Helmer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helmer throws a strike but Jakovlev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Helmer 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.
Helmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jakovlev lands a couple of elbows.
Jakovlev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Helmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jakovlev is aware though and is defending well.
Jakovlev is in close to Helmer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Helmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jakovlev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jakovlev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakovlev looking to sit in guard and control but Helmer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jakovlev tries to clinch but Helmer is having none of it.
Jakovlev scores with a one two! Helmer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Helmer swinging wildly here.
Jakovlev throws a nice looking combination but Helmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jakovlev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jakovlev connects with a body shot.
Helmer slips a jab and a cross from Jakovlev.
Jakovlev misses with a straight left.
Jakovlev slaps away a takedown attempt from Helmer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Helmer looks to land a combination but Jakovlev avoids it well.
Helmer fails with a takedown attempt.
Helmer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petr Jakovlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stig Helmer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakovlev tries to bum rush Helmer with a series of wild strikes but Helmer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Helmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jakovlev.
Jakovlev ducks under a wild hook from Helmer.
Helmer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jakovlev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helmer.
Helmer slips a jab and a cross from Jakovlev.
Helmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jakovlev.
Jakovlev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Helmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jakovlev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jakovlev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helmer tries to close the distance and clinch but Jakovlev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jakovlev throws a hook to the side of Helmer's head but Helmer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Helmer throws a nice looking combination but Jakovlev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Helmer misses.
Jakovlev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Helmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Jakovlev tries to sprawl out of it but Helmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jakovlev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petr Jakovlev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Helmer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jakovlev misses with a straight left.
Jakovlev misses with a series of wild punches.
Helmer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helmer avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Helmer misses.
Helmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jakovlev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Helmer somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helmer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helmer dodges the punch combination from Jakovlev.
Jakovlev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Helmer closes the distance and clinches up with Jakovlev, looking for a takedown. Helmer pushes Jakovlev against the cage but Jakovlev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jakovlev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jakovlev misses with a few strikes there.
Helmer keeps the fight on the outside.
Jakovlev swinging wildly here.
Jakovlev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helmer shoots in and bounces Jakovlev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jakovlev working for submissions but it's allowed Helmer to get to half guard.
Jakovlev wants to control but Helmer passes into side.
Petr Jakovlev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helmer working away.
Helmer prevents Jakovlev from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jakovlev tries to buck Helmer off but Helmer is having none of it.
Helmer scoring with punches and elbows.
Stig Helmer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jakovlev is not content to let Helmer control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stig Helmer.
I've got Helmer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stig Helmer!
Stig Helmer 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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