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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Helgi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Charcobeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charcobeau has chosen Fortunate Son as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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161 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Helgi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perry Charcobeau!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helgi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Charcobeau takes a swing at Helgi's ribcage but misses.
Helgi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Helgi looks to score with a jab to the body but Charcobeau is just out of range.
Helgi ducks under a wild hook from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Charcobeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helgi throws a jab when Charcobeau was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Helgi. Those never looked like landing.
Charcobeau cracks Helgi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Helgi finds it's target.
It looks like Perry Charcobeau has been cut.
Charcobeau throws a low kick but it's checked well by Helgi.
Charcobeau throws a body shot but no joy.
Charcobeau misses the jab.
Helgi throws a looping overhand right but Charcobeau ducks down to avoid it.
Charcobeau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Helgi can pounce on him.
Helgi takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charcobeau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bjorn Helgi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charcobeau avoids the head kick by Helgi.
Charcobeau flicks out a counter leg kick but Helgi steps away.
Charcobeau misses with an uppercut
and Helgi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Charcobeau tries to work over Helgi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helgi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Helgi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charcobeau pulls guard effortlessly.
Charcobeau looking for a sweep. Not yet Charcobeau, not yet.
Charcobeau pulls Helgi in close to prevent any damage.
Helgi gets to his feet - Charcobeau follows without any prompting.
Helgi moves in looking to clinch but Charcobeau pushes him off.
Helgi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Charcobeau.
Helgi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Helgi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Helgi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Helgi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Charcobeau misses with a few strikes there.
Charcobeau misses with an uppercut. Helgi saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helgi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Helgi. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Charcobeau misses with a wild body shot.
Charcobeau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Charcobeau misses with a hook.
Helgi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Charcobeau takes a swing at Helgi's ribcage but misses.
Helgi tries to counter by clinching up but Charcobeau breaks away and moves out of range.
Helgi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Helgi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helgi thows a leg kick but Charcobeau checks it
and Charcobeau counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helgi checks a leg kick.
Helgi connects with a nice looking jab.
Charcobeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Helgi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Helgi's corner calls for a 1-2. Helgi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Helgi blocks the leg kick.
Charcobeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helgi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charcobeau manages to avoid it.
Charcobeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Helgi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charcobeau.
A punch combination from Helgi misses.
Charcobeau throws a hook to the side of Helgi's head but Helgi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Helgi slips under a jab.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the body kick from Helgi.
Helgi walks into a jab.
Charcobeau throws a chopping leg kick but Helgi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Helgi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Charcobeau.
Nice defenses there by Charcobeau.
Helgi swings for the body but Charcobeau moves out of range.
Helgi throws a sloppy head kick
and Charcobeau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Charcobeau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Charcobeau swings for the body but Helgi moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Charcobeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Charcobeau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Helgi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Helgi looks to throw the jab but Charcobeau is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charcobeau slips a straight right by Helgi.
Helgi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Helgi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Charcobeau counter with a right hand.
Helgi lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Charcobeau does it's job there.
Charcobeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helgi moves away.
Charcobeau digs a good body shot into Helgi's ribs.
Charcobeau misses the shot to the body.
Charcobeau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Helgi throws a head kick that Charcobeau semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Helgi.
Charcobeau throws a body punch but Helgi moves out of range.
Charcobeau lands with a right hand.
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 Bjorn Helgi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry Charcobeau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Charcobeau avoids the head kick by Helgi.
Helgi lands a front kick.
Charcobeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Helgi scores with a jab.
Helgi takes a swing at Charcobeau's ribcage but misses.
Helgi misses with an uppercut.
Charcobeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Helgi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Helgi has closed the distance and engaged Charcobeau in a clinch.
Charcobeau blocks an uppercut.
Helgi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helgi tries to throw a body punch but Charcobeau avoids it by throwing Helgi back against the cage.
Charcobeau tries to break the clinch but Helgi is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi digs a right hand underneath Charcobeau's ribcage. Charcobeau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Helgi tries to work over Charcobeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helgi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Charcobeau tries a body shot but Helgi blocks it.
Charcobeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charcobeau tries to break the clinch but Helgi is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Helgi.
Helgi tries to throw a body punch but Charcobeau avoids it by throwing Helgi back against the cage.
Charcobeau has a couple of punches blocked by Helgi.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Helgi.
Charcobeau breaks from the clinch.
Charcobeau delivers a nice body kick.
Helgi has managed to clinch.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charcobeau's elbow.
Charcobeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helgi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charcobeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helgi backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Charcobeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Charcobeau takes a shot to the head.
Charcobeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Helgi backwards.
Come on Helgi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helgi blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau is looking to break free of the clinch but Helgi has double underhooks.
Helgi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Charcobeau.
Helgi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Helgi.
Charcobeau lands a body punch.
Helgi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charcobeau's elbow.
Charcobeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Helgi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helgi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Helgi lands with a shot to the body.
Helgi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Helgi tries to move into range but Charcobeau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Helgi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helgi was well out of range. Poor timing from Charcobeau.
Helgi slips under a jab from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau moves out of range of the leg kick from Helgi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau loads up on a big right hand but Helgi slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Helgi misses the target.
Helgi closes the distance and clinches.
Helgi misses with a punch to the body.
Charcobeau tries to pull guard but Helgi holds him up against the cage and eventually Charcobeau drops back down to his feet.
Helgi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charcobeau lands a nice uppercut.
Charcobeau prevents a body shot from Helgi.
A head punch on the inside from Charcobeau fails to land.
Charcobeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Helgi has a couple of punches blocked by Charcobeau.
Helgi misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Charcobeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Charcobeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau jumps guard but Helgi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Charcobeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Helgi blocks an uppercut.
Charcobeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charcobeau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Some wild striking there from Charcobeau.
Charcobeau wants to land a leg kick but Helgi is out of range.
Helgi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Helgi misses its target.
Charcobeau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helgi. Charcobeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charcobeau takes a jab right on the kisser.
Helgi misses with a hook
and Helgi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helgi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Helgi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charcobeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Helgi is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bjorn Helgi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry Charcobeau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Charcobeau misses with a body shot.
Helgi throws a solid leg kick but Charcobeau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Helgi.
Charcobeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charcobeau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helgi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charcobeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charcobeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charcobeau.
Charcobeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Charcobeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charcobeau.
Charcobeau breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helgi lands a nice shot that snaps Charcobeau's head back.
Helgi connects with a body shot.
Helgi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charcobeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charcobeau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Helgi misses with a body kick.
Charcobeau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bjorn Helgi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcobeau misses with a head kick.
Helgi pushes Charcobeau up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charcobeau.
Charcobeau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Helgi to keep the fight standing.
Charcobeau blocks a body shot from Helgi.
Helgi tries to work over Charcobeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charcobeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Charcobeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Helgi can't find room to land a body shot as Charcobeau controls the action.
Helgi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Charcobeau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Helgi walks away with a smile on his face. Charcobeau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Helgi.
Helgi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Charcobeau staying out of range there.
Charcobeau lands with a hook. Helgi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Charcobeau lands with a nice body punch.
Charcobeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjorn Helgi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcobeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Charcobeau. Helgi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helgi throws a head kick but Charcobeau moves out of range.
Charcobeau misses with a double jab.
Helgi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Charcobeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Charcobeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Helgi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Charcobeau.
Helgi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helgi punishes Charcobeau's body with a nice straight punch.
Helgi fails to land with a series of punches.
Helgi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charcobeau.
Helgi is looking to clinch.
Charcobeau throws a chopping leg kick but Helgi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Charcobeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Helgi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helgi blocks the body kick.
Charcobeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Helgi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Charcobeau misses.
Charcobeau misses with a hook
and Helgi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Charcobeau.
Charcobeau working aggressively here.
Charcobeau scores with a shot to the side of Helgi's head.
Charcobeau has Helgi pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Charcobeau fails to land.
Charcobeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charcobeau trying to stall but Helgi improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helgi lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Helgi.
Helgi has Charcobeau pressed against the cage, preventing Charcobeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Charcobeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Helgi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helgi.
Charcobeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Helgi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry Charcobeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helgi blocking some punches.
Charcobeau scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Charcobeau as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Charcobeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Perry Charcobeau.
I think Helgi 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 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Helgi!
Our winner, Bjorn Helgi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Perry Charcobeau stepped up to the mic, saying 'There goes my last chance to make a run for the title. I want to thank the fans for support and I want to congratulate my oponnent. He's a great fighter. '.
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energy
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hype
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